CMP M1 Garand

[Mr. Habib]

OK, since you ask for it, $375.00 delivered.

 

[kedie]

BTW, does anyone know what the prices and wait times are like now? I'll bet they are a lot more than what I paid!

Rack and Field grade rifles are $495. Service grades are $595. Special grades are $895 and Collector grades are $950. Winchester M1s are more expensive than SA or HRA rifles. They don't have any IHC's.

The wait time isn't too bad. I think I waited two or three months after mailing my order form.

 

[chraland51]

I have a full can of 1953 AP, non-corrosive, I think Lake City or Twin City M1 Garand ammo in clips. It still has all of the cardboard dividers. I had another can of loose ammo of the same manufacture and it all shot great in my Winchester and Remington rifles. Is it more valuable as a collector's item to keep it all together or would there be any interest in trying to sell the stuff if I do not go ahead and acquire a Garand. I have seen individual clips of this same ammo go for $15 at some of the gun shows. Is that price a rip off?

 

[17Chap]

Has anyone posted this link? Eligibility requirements:

Eligibility Requirements

I don't have enough experience to disagree about how to get the best gun. I do think that everyone who has any interest should visit one of the stores. It is the greatest antique experience you will ever have.

Jess

 

[kedie]

I have a full can of 1953 AP, non-corrosive, I think Lake City or Twin City M1 Garand ammo in clips. It still has all of the cardboard dividers. I had another can of loose ammo of the same manufacture and it all shot great in my Winchester and Remington rifles. Is it more valuable as a collector's item to keep it all together or would there be any interest in trying to sell the stuff if I do not go ahead and acquire a Garand. I have seen individual clips of this same ammo go for $15 at some of the gun shows. Is that price a rip off?

$15 for one clip is pretty salty. I bought 500 rounds of Lake City from CMP last year. I plan on shooting it. I'm not sure if it has any collector value, but I'm leaning towards probably not.

 

[pappy56]

The plus on the correct grades that nobody has mentioned is the fact that they are manufacturer correct and in some instances numbers matching rifles. My HRA didn't look like it had ever left an arms room and all of the production numbers jived for the serial number. I also bought one of their "specials", completely rebuilt, as new. I'm going to scope that one. In my case the extra 350 was worth it. Will it make a difference down the line if I were to sell it? Maybe, maybe not.

I've seen a lot of service grades that were every bit as nice as either of my rifles so it's just a matter of what you're looking for! Buy plenty of ammo though, that "ping" is addictive.

Imail ordered a service grade H&R just over two years ago and received it in 4 weeks (can't do that now). When I got it it was all correct except the bolt. I replaced the bolt with one that I got at the 1500 for $50.00. Now it is what the CMP would call a correct grade.

KWL
pappy56

 

[rhino400]

I bought about 2000 rounds of the Greek HXP about 2 years ago. I don't remember how much I paid but it wasn't anywhere near $15 for one clip. If you buy ammo form the CMP just make sure you inspect all of it for corrosion. I have a correct grade Garand from the CMP I dressed it up with a synthetic stock and put the original wood stock in storage. So that is always an option if you buy the correct grade but don't want to worry about damaging the stock when shooting.

 

[RyanWsly]

Thanks for all the info. guys you've all been very helpful. Kedie are you planning on coming back to Riley this summer?

 

[mike8170]

Thanks for all the info. guys you've all been very helpful. Kedie are you planning on coming back to Riley this summer?

I'm up for that again, last year was a great time. Maybe I will get my Springfield build done by then.

 

[Electron don]

You can't go wrong with CMP service grade garand

Yes, its a little bit of paperwork and it takes a long time for it to come. However, you won't buy one cheaper or at this price anywhere else. The last one I received looks great. In the event that something comes that you feel isn't right, they will make it right. They have the best customer service I have ever seen. It is amazing when you look at the volume of orders they are dealing. If I could afford it, I'd order one every month.

 

[RyanWsly]

Is there any benefit to ordering one over the other, H&R vs Springfield? I've heard post war should be better, but wasn't sure of the manufactures.

 

[curraheeguns]

All post war Garands are excellent, but most consider HRA's to be a little higher in value. However they are more expensive to buy from CMP also.

 

[RyanWsly]

Thought I had heard that, when I looked they were the same price, just checked again, they are the same price. So should I get an HRA in your opinion?

 

[curraheeguns]

Depends on what you want. If you don't care about trying to get a WWII era receiver and just want a shooter with a hair more collectability then a HRA would be a great selection. If you want to mock up a "National Match" shooter then I would go SA.

 

[ferg409]

ferg409

m1 grand yes if your going to keep get correct if just to pratice get
service.

 

[Win52C]

I have a few of the DCM/CMP M1's too..last one I got was a "rack" grade..bought it for cheap and it is a little rough..the stock mainly, but shoots great and I LOVE it ...let's me leave the nice ones in the safe..just a thought if your on a budget!

 

[kedie]

Thanks for all the info. guys you've all been very helpful. Kedie are you planning on coming back to Riley this summer?

I would really like to do the WWII shoot again. I had a lot of fun last year. I need to renew my membership and I'll get back with everybody about it.

 

[17Chap]

Would someone PM me or otherwise fill me in on a WWII shoot?

Jess

 

[RyanWsly]

https://www.indianagunowners.com/fo...ingo_wwii_shoot_saturday_june_6th_2009_a.html

I think that will take you too the old thread. Kedie I'm up for it again.

 

[femurphy77]

OK, since you ask for it, $375.00 delivered.

Curse you Red Baron!