Just from following the CMP forums it's pretty apparent that the supply is far less than the demand for them. Mail orders are being filled first and what is in the racks are the SG Specials, Snipers, M1 C's and D's, some barreled receivers, and drill rifles. They say that on some day's afew Field Grade and Service Grade rifles appear on the racks and are scooped up quick. Last week they had 10 or so Winchesters that were in remarkable condition. Acouple had original barrels. I took the trip to the north store with my Marine dad and we had a great time and I highly recommend it. Back then the racks were full however.
CMP Garands
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LouisianaJoe
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I went to the CMP store a couple of years ago and bought a Special Grade for $895. It had a 1955 vintage receiver, barrel and trigger group. the muzzle measured .5. It had a CMP Stock that I refinished. It looks like a new gun. I believe the parts were unissued.
The current Special Grade is now $995 and has a new Criterion Barrel. It is available in 30-06 or .308.
The current Special Grade is now $995 and has a new Criterion Barrel. It is available in 30-06 or .308.
charlie sherrill
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I was at the Anniston store last Thursday. As mentioned earlier all they had out on the floor was $995.00 or higher. Here's the problem. Their on line sales of the less expensive guns is back ordered by over 1,000 rifles. They told us until the back orders are caught up on they won't have much stuff on the sales floor except the $995 and over stuff. They've got some inventory but it has to be cleaned, inspected, and sometimes worked on before it can be sold. They did have a few nice H&R's ($995) and some sniper rifles (up to $3,000) and a few old welded never to be shot again 1903's. If you want a rack or service grade Garand go ahead and order one. You might see it within six months. If you want to buy one at the store it probably won't happen before January, maybe later.
The days of walking into one of their stores and getting to choose between hundreds of Garands, carbines, 1903's, 1917's, and .22 trainers is apparently over. This stuff is getting harder and harder for them to get. If you do plan to visit one of the stores call before you make a long trip.
The days of walking into one of their stores and getting to choose between hundreds of Garands, carbines, 1903's, 1917's, and .22 trainers is apparently over. This stuff is getting harder and harder for them to get. If you do plan to visit one of the stores call before you make a long trip.
I wish I could get the eyesight of a 20 year old boot on the KD range as easily as I can rebarrel an M1...
Kraigwy--You're right. My first M1 back in 1985 cost $165 delivered. It wasn't easy plundering big bucks like that out of the budget. Now a Criterion barrel costs more than that.
Kraigwy--You're right. My first M1 back in 1985 cost $165 delivered. It wasn't easy plundering big bucks like that out of the budget. Now a Criterion barrel costs more than that.
inspcalahan
Member
Picked up a Springfield in 1992 and an H&R last year for the wife....very satisfied with them both, as well as all the ammo, bayonets and extras over the years too. Something really cool about having the FedEx guy drop a gun on your door too. Do it, or one day you'll wish you did.
I bought a Special a few years ago -- new wood and a new barrel. I oiled the stock last winter with Linseed oil, several coats. It shoots great the few times I've had it out (not near enough).
I had a service grade about 12 years ago, sold it to fund startup for my business. It shot great.
Around the November 2012 election, I bought three more from CMP: One field grade and two service grades. I've done little more than just look at these. Call me paranoid, had to have them. And a bunch of that Greek ammo that comes 200 rounds in a 30-cal ammo can.
Can't go wrong. AND Nothing like getting a rifle from a US Gov't program delivered to your doorstep
I had a service grade about 12 years ago, sold it to fund startup for my business. It shot great.
Around the November 2012 election, I bought three more from CMP: One field grade and two service grades. I've done little more than just look at these. Call me paranoid, had to have them. And a bunch of that Greek ammo that comes 200 rounds in a 30-cal ammo can.
Can't go wrong. AND Nothing like getting a rifle from a US Gov't program delivered to your doorstep
medalguy
Member
I purchased two HRA rifles earlier this year and both are in excellent condition. They have of course been arsenal reworked but there's no significant finish wear anywhere, and bores are excellent. I believe throat erosion was 1 on one rifle and 1.5 on the other. Stocks look almost like new with just a few dents that I'm not going to touch.
If anyone is considering ordering an M1 from CMP, do it today before all of these are gone. Order up to 10 cans of ammo a year too. That's their limit now.
If anyone is considering ordering an M1 from CMP, do it today before all of these are gone. Order up to 10 cans of ammo a year too. That's their limit now.
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