I am trying to fulfill all the requirements now to become eligible to purchase a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Arsenaled M1 Garand for $400 before the price goes up to $500 June 1st.
Have any of you here bought one of these lately, and if so how is the quality of the gun for the purchase price of $400? I am looking for something as a shooter that is reliable, shoots accurately, and is in good- very good condition as I like the collector aspect as well. Is this money well spent or am I just waisting $400 on junk? I don't wanna have to spend any more $$ getting the rifle in good safe working order. Thanks for all your help in advance.
Just out of curiosity, what would one normally pay for a mismatched M1 Garand in comparable condition outside of this program (on the local market)?? Just wondering if fulfilling all these requirements is actually saving me anything $$ wise over just buying one straight out from a dealer? Your thoughts?
Nathan..
Have any of you here bought one of these lately, and if so how is the quality of the gun for the purchase price of $400? I am looking for something as a shooter that is reliable, shoots accurately, and is in good- very good condition as I like the collector aspect as well. Is this money well spent or am I just waisting $400 on junk? I don't wanna have to spend any more $$ getting the rifle in good safe working order. Thanks for all your help in advance.
Just out of curiosity, what would one normally pay for a mismatched M1 Garand in comparable condition outside of this program (on the local market)?? Just wondering if fulfilling all these requirements is actually saving me anything $$ wise over just buying one straight out from a dealer? Your thoughts?
Nathan..