CMP Service Grade U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1

[Garandimal]

CMP Service Grade U.S. RIFLE CAL. .30 M1

The price has crept up a little over the years... but by no means prohibitive or over-valued.

Currently $750 Delivered for a CMP Service Grade M1 Rifle.

America’s Rifle - The M1 Garand
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"...the greatest battle implement ever devised."
- Gen. George S. Patton -


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My rifle...




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[GBExpat]

O ... K ...

... and here is a quick pic of 7 of mine.

 

[NIGHTLORD40K]

Beyond getting one from every manufacturer, Ive never understood why people would get multiple Garands- the variations are so minor.

Still, those are awesome rifles! Mine is a Blue Sky Korean reimport from the '90s, and, aside from the (quickly replaced) Chuwood upper handguard, its in great condition and a good shooter. I run the Garand Gear ported gas plug and only shoot 150gr Federal and S&B, both of which come close to M2 ball.

 

[DukeConnor]

They are definately a crowd pleaser. When I take mine to the range someone always asks if they can shoot it. They definately put a smile on your face.

 

[Garandimal]

Beyond getting one from every manufacturer, Ive never understood why people would get multiple Garands- the variations are so minor.

Still, those are awesome rifles! Mine is a Blue Sky Korean reimport from the '90s, and, aside from the (quickly replaced) Chuwood upper handguard, its in great condition and a good shooter. I run the Garand Gear ported gas plug and only shoot 150gr Federal and S&B, both of which come close to M2 ball.

For me... it's the story they tell.

These SA Service Grade M1 Rifles have trickled in over the years, "Luck-of-the-Draw."

- The 6-Digit has a sanded SA/GAW stock, '44 SA Bbl., and a lot of WWII and Winchester parts.
- The 1.06M is a VAR Bbl'ed Dane w/ a DAS SA stock.
- The 1.47M came w/ a Marine Corps MCSCB '65 hang-tag and a sanded SA/JLG w/ Ordnance wheel stock.
- The 5.82M is a LEAD '69 rebuild w/ a sanded SA/pg Ordnance wheel and RA-P stamp.
- The 5.87M is collector grade metal and a 3/8" DAS HRA stock.

...all, surprisingly, w/ near-new bores.
(Firearms Collecting - is a Mental Disorder)






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[GBExpat]

Beyond getting one from every manufacturer, Ive never understood why people would get multiple Garands- the variations are so minor. ...

I was severely tempted by the $295 price tag ... so I got an additional, originally-unplanned 10 by the time the dust settled the following year.

 

[GBExpat]

- The 1.06M is a VAR Bbl'ed Dane w/ a DAS SA stock.

My VAR SA M1 ($425 Apr'04) is s/n 877--- but I do not recall any specifics about the stock. One of my favorite shooters. Very accurate.

 

[LoonWulf]

Oddly enough, I've kinda gotten over my desire to own a Garand, even tho I enjoy shooting them when I get the chance. I'm happy to listen to other people talk about theirs tho lol.

 

[GBExpat]

Quite frankly, I have done far more carrying of my M1s than shooting them. They are one of the rifle types that I like to take with me on walkabout over on the farm.

I figure toting that much weight helps to keep me in-shape ... and just in case I come across something that neeeeds to be shot, well ...

 

[P5 Guy]

Remington 03A3 from the DCM and M1 from the CMP.

 

[AlexanderA]

... and here is a quick pic of 7 of mine.

I only have 5 of them. I figure that's a nice representative sample.

One thing to note is that nobody (yet) has proposed outlawing Garands. Therefore, as of now, these are a good hedge against future antigun legislation.

 

[GBExpat]

I ordered a single 03A3 ($400 Jan'05) from the CMP.

I delayed ordering, primarily because they were offered in ungraded condition. I hesitated to spend $400 to Spin the Wheel.

When I saw a report that the supplies of the 03A3s were running out, I ordered one.

They sent me one that is as close to brand new as I will ever see.

In the shipping box it was in a slim green plastic bag which was "glued" to the rifle by the liberal coating of cosmoline. After slowly & carefully removing the old cosmo (the bore & chamber were completely filled) and then inspecting the rifle I realized that there were almost no wear marks on the piece.

18 months later, the low-inventory warning about the (also offered ungraded) 03s popped up and I ordered one. I decided upon a 1903 Mark 1 ($400 Jun'06). This time my spin at The Wheel was not as successful. Well used rifle with a non-original stock but I am not put off by marks on an old milsurp. I was satisfied with what the CMP sent to me.

 

[GunnyUSMC]

I bought a Winchester a couple of years ago from CMP.
(Winchester on bottom)


I found a bad crack in the wrist of the stock and the front handguard had several cracks in it.

CMP offered to replace the stock, but it was so nice looking, I decided to repair it.


The repair turned out great. And the stock cleaned up great. It’s now my favorite M1.

 

[Jimster]

Beautiful rifle and excellent stock repair!

 

[Garandimal]

Oddly enough, I've kinda gotten over my desire to own a Garand, even tho I enjoy shooting them when I get the chance. I'm happy to listen to other people talk about theirs tho lol.

Have hear that said about a fine woman.

...but don't believe it, either.






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[Speedo66]

I'm with @LoonWulf on this, I like them, but no interest in owning one.

When I was about 12, a friend's father took us to an outdoor range in Calverton on LI, and let us fire his M-1, a Carbine, and a '03, first time I'd fired a centerfire. I decided the '03 was heavy and kicked too much, the M-1 kicked a little less but was still heavy, and very much enjoyed the light weight and low recoil of the Carbine.

My reserve unit had M-1's and I fired them several times, still no interest in owning one. I did manage to acquire a very nice Carbine 48 years ago for the princely sum of $75, which I still have and enjoy.

But I still like reading about milsurps, M-1's included.

 

[rust collector]

I like them and I like the people that own them, but never enough to purchase one. They were a terrific advantage regarding rate of fire and sights, but I do not require either of those attributes and have always found other guns more suited to my objectives and personal quirks. More power to those who enjoy them!

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

I found a bad crack in the wrist of the stock and the front handguard had several cracks in it.

Sarco was offering a great deal on new Italian-made Garand stocks, cut 1/2" short for the Beretta 7.62 NATO conversion and then spliced back to original specs. I bought one last year to replace my old Blue Sky balsa wood stock for about $40 bucks, including a set of new unfinished handguards (no metal). The buttstock came fully oil finished and a tight drop in fit:



Excellent deal while it lasted, but sadly I can't find it in their current online catalog.

 

[Garandimal]

I like them and I like the people that own them, but never enough to purchase one. They were a terrific advantage regarding rate of fire and sights, but I do not require either of those attributes and have always found other guns more suited to my objectives and personal quirks. More power to those who enjoy them!

Garand people...

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[rust collector]

Looks like a good time was had by all.

I am always surprised to see some of the tracers ricochet and bounce around. Reminds me to be extra careful about where my bullets may end up.

 

[Speedo66]

My reserve unit went out to Ft. Dix one fall weekend to fire Garands, and the only ammo available was belted, with tracers.

The inevitable happened, and we set the leaves in the woods behind the rifle range on fire. Base FD had to come and put it out.

End of marksmanship training. lol

 

[tark]

Here's the one we wish we had....

 

[GBExpat]

Nah ... stock is too shiny.

 

[David Hoback]

Oddly enough, I've kinda gotten over my desire to own a Garand, even tho I enjoy shooting them when I get the chance. I'm happy to listen to other people talk about theirs tho lol.

I feel exactly the same. While absolutely an incredible piece of history, an AR it is NOT!

Oh..sorry. Here comes the angry onslaught of loyal Garand-eers who will commence with tellings of “ergonomics”, “dependability” & this imaginary thing many call “Stopping Power”, that I’ve heard about my entire firearms life. LOL. J/K guys.... Just having a go.

 

[LoonWulf]

I feel exactly the same. While absolutely an incredible piece of history, an AR it is NOT!

Oh..sorry. Here comes the angry onslaught of loyal Garand-eers who will commence with tellings of “ergonomics”, “dependability” & this imaginary thing many call “Stopping Power”, that I’ve heard about my entire firearms life. LOL. J/K guys.... Just having a go.

Man, that's a risky poke!