CMP Garand Special (Excellent)

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Going to go look at and (let’s be honest) buy a Garand tonight. It’s never been shot by the owner it is fitted with a new Criterion barre with new furniture. The seller is asking $1,050 which is right at the CMP price. What are everyone’s thoughts on these examples, description off CMP sight below:

CMP SPECIAL: (EXCELLENT)

CMP's new grade of M1 Garand. This rifle consists of a new production stock and handguard set with CMP cartouche, a new production barrel and new web sling. Receiver and most other parts are refinished USGI, but some parts may be new manufacture.

 

[Llama Bob]

I've got a CMP special on a '42 Winchester receiver. I think it's a good way to get a Garand with a new barrel and new-ish parts that you intend to shoot.

Many rifles from the CMP require removing the stock and lubrication before shooting for correct operation.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Id want to know what parts are "new manufacture." Cast replacement extractors are bad news with Garands/Carbines/M1a.

I guess if I was gonna get one with a new barrel, Id go .308 too, but either way Garands are fun.

Good luck, we expect pics if you get it, of course!

 

[z7]

I’ve got one, gonna shoot it for the first time this weekend, it looks really sharp

 

[1KPerDay]

Make sure the front sight isn’t canted. My CMP special’s is a little. Shoots fine though.