Old Garand safe to shoot?

[MKGshooter]

This old rifle was found in a closet and was tucked away for a while. I think it is an M1 Garand. Not sure if it is safe to shoot since it is pretty old. What should I look for to make sure it is safe?

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7692807886

[k arga]

ser no and pic would be a great start, then be ready for a lot of help form many good people.

[MKGshooter]

I am trying to figure out how to attach a photo. I did add a link to a photo. Let me know if that doesnt work.

Thanks for your help.

[MKGshooter]

Here is another photo link. [IMG]www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7693129042[/IMG] http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7693129042
There Serial # was like 10k or 100k, or something like that. I will have to take a look at it again.

Thanks.

[Dan Shapiro]

Hmmmm...........it's not April 1st, is it?

[k arga]

maybe!

[MKGshooter]

It wasn't shot much. Basically, what was missing from this ammo box is all the ammo they shot through it. The ammo came with the rifle. I would assume the older ammo is corrosive also? That is one of my main concerns if this is the type of ammo shot in it.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7693128736

http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7693128664

[noslack 327]

Is the shelby cobra in the barn next to it ? just asking. The garand in your Photo if original, no repo parts might be worth more than 50K.

[bdm]

MMMM an M1 Gas Trap found in a closet now thats luck

[MKGshooter]

A close up of the barrel area. No corrosion on the barrel that I can see.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/mkghighpower/7693128946