About us

Tony Giacobbe was born and raised in New Jersey.  He graduated from St. Mary's Seminary + University of Baltimore, MD, BA, 1955.. He then went in to the Army, serving in Korea, 1957-58.  Upon discharge, he retured to New Nersey and went into the family construction business.  After 40 years as a Housing Development Project Manager, he retired and now pursues his latest love- M1 Garands.  He has been collecting M1's since 1988, and has an extensive collection, and enjoys working on them, and dealing with people from all over the country and the world.  He is a member of the Garand Collectors Association, the National Rifle Assn, The New Jersey Sportsman's Coalition, and is one of the founders and past commander of the Northeast Historical WWII RE-enactment Assn.

Letters of recommendation:

-I have been dealing with Tony for over 14 years and he has always given me a fair shake.  Frank K, NJ

-I just got my rifle a few days ago.  I can't wait to shoot it. Joe D Ohio.

-I am WWII Air Force veteren who flew over 20 combat missions in a B-17 over Europe.  Tony did parkerizing for me many times, and wouldn't take any money for it, not even return shipping.  Bob T, NY

-My rifle arrived yesterday and it is as you promised, with its original finish and matches closely an original 2 - 44 rifle.  I will post a note on CSP showing my good experience in dealing with you.  Reputation is everything.  John M., MI.

-Just thought you might like to know that the beautiful Winchester M1 you sold me just turned in an impressive performance.  I shot 1 5 sho group into 2 inches at 100 yds, on 8-shot group into 51/4 inches at 200 yds. on 3-shot group into 17/8 inches at 200 yds, and a 3 shot group into 3/4 inches at 100 yds.  Jack M, NY

-I want to express to you just how delighted I was with the M1 Garand I bought from you.  It was everything you said it would be.  I have long wanted one and I am so glad I purchased it from you because I doubt that I could have gotten one in such great condition for less.  Many thanks.  I would highly recommend you to anyone interested in buying an M1.  Again, thank you for your prompt service and quality merchandise. Terry M. CA.

-Tony, I received my Super Colossal Stupendous Premium Grade M1 last night.  I was so tired from a rough day, but I couldn't wait to open the box.  Tony, it looks like a new rifle that Springfield Armory made 65 years ago!  The pride you have in your abilities to resurrect this piece to this level of perfection is clearly evident.  I will cherish this rifle for the rest of my days and am so grateful to you for all your hard work and the love you put into it.  T. Oswald.

-I would like to recommend Mr. Giacobbe to everyone and anyone who might find themselves in a situation like I found myself.  I thought I had a collectible M1 Garand, I bought the books, but still needed a professional assesment of my rifle.  I contact Mr. Giacobbe many times by email and he always promptly replied, even to my most basic questions.  I first sent my stock to him, and he promptly sent it back, and charged nothing but shipping.  I then shipped him my complete rifle, which I must say was a difficult decision, being half way across the country, to an area usually considered anti-gun, and to a man I didn't know.  Mr. Giacobbe assessed and appraised my rifle for a very resonable fee, and shipped my rifle back, in what I consider record time, he also proveded the shipper and tracking number so I could watch as my shipment progressed.  I would not hesittate to use Mr. Giacobbe again, or to recommend him to anyone.  Thank you! Mr. Giacobbe - David, Texas

-Mr. Giacobbe,  I just wanted to send you a note of appreciation for the beautiful Garand you prepared for me.  I have been very impressed with your work and can't wait to get to the range with it.  I was stopped by no less than 9 people on he way out of the gun store you shipped it to.  Everyone wanted to know where I got a Garand that looked so good.  One man remarked, "I thought it was a Garand but did a double take because I haven't ever seen one so nice".  I also had 4 employees help get me checked out, three of whom did nothing but take turns holding the gun.  I appreciate you sending me a Korean war era rifle; this firearm is very specal to me because both of my grandfathers, as well as yourself, served our nation in Korea and I am ever garteful to all who serve.  My first son is due to be born this coming May and this rifle will surely be passed down in my family along with the stories of my grandfathers service.  You are more than welcome to use me as a reference if you like.  Thank you again for everything and for all your personal assistance with my purchase. 

Respectfully, 

Matthew Riley 

B.S.,R.N. Oklahoma City, OK

-I would like to thank you.  I received my M1 today and am more than pleased with it.  I would/will recommend you to anyone.  The picture online of the Super Premium Grade M1 in a way does not show how nice it really is.  You care about what you are doing and it comes through in your final product....can't wait to fire it!

Lukas R.