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chrismc1

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I have my eye on an M1 Rifle, I've seen a few made by Century Arms and a few other outfits. I am not a member of the CMP, and was told to get one that was was difficult. Is it possible to get one that may be a bit beat up but is in good order, (ie: Bore in excellent condition and mechanically sound) Does not have to look good, just has to work, and work every time. And is it also possible to get one with a minimum amount of monetary damage, (no more than $700)

Any help here would be most appreciated
 
Chrismc1 - There are lots of decent Garands out there in your price range, and available to non-CMP affiliates. I have one that I paid $650 for last year that is a cream puff, both inside and out.

Stay away from the Century stuff, as I have experienced two of these abominations and read numerous reviews regarding their lack of quality.

Joining a CMP-affiliated club and qualifying for a Garand purchase is not a big deal. You can join any national club by mail (if you choose) and shoot in a CMP-sponsored event in your area. Once you have the paper work, you can order your Garand.

Good Luck

Noban
 
Away from Century

Thanks, I saw the reviews for myself. I think I will stray away from the Century versions Any versions worth getting? I did see the M1D, is it possible to take a run-of-the-mill M1 and put the mount for the M1D on, or another way to mount a scope on a M1?
 
B-Square makes a no-drill mount that will fit any Garand. But first shoot it awhile without a scope. The issued sights are excellent, I'll bet you'll surprise yourself. Shop a few gunshows and you'll have no problem finding a 100% USGI Garand in decent shape for under $600. -- Kernel
 
You can find a Garand in good shape which looks good at many gunshows in the $675-750 range. The Danish Garands are there and are even less expensive. Have a throat erosion check done and stay under 5. Also, check the erosion at the other end of the barrel. GI barrels are famous for having been cleaned with a heavy hand and having the final rifling at the muzzle end worn out from the cleaning rods. To check, insert a 30-06 round, bullet-end first, into the barrel. You shouldn't be able to get the cartridge case to come very close to the end of the barrel.

Frankly, I'm probably going to go the CMP route, even though I'm not a member of a CMP-affilliated club and haven't shot a high-power match. I understand these clubs are glad to have people do this just to qualify. I feel like it would be a challenge and might just open up a few new opportunities. I also understand the CMP people are really nice and want you to be happy.

Check out CSP Guntalk for tips and info:


CSP Guntalk

And:

M1 Garand Rifle, an American Companion

Have fun!
 
Reason why I want a Garand

I did shoot one without any optical sights, all my shots were about the size of the bottom of a pepsi can after a total of 24 shots. I couldn't do this with my Mauser 98K or my most accurate rifle, my SKS. at 100 yds. The kick was about the same as the Mauser, so that didn't sway me. Until now, no rifle I touched was as accurate as my SKS, not the last word in accuracy as it is, but in my hands, its a very accurate weapon, no frills, russian surplus ammo. But I found something that could beat it, the Garand.
 
Reason why I want a Garand

I did shoot one without any optical sights, all my shots were about the size of the bottom of a pepsi can after a total of 24 shots. I couldn't do this with my Mauser 98K or my most accurate rifle, my SKS. at 100 yds. The kick was about the same as the Mauser, so that didn't sway me. Until now, no rifle I touched was as accurate as my SKS. I've fired AR-15, AKs , and Mini-14s, The SKS is not the last word in accuracy as it is, but in my hands, its a very accurate weapon, no frills, russian surplus ammo. But I found something that could beat it, the Garand.
 
Going the CMP route is very easy. Just go to www.odcmp.com and download their information and form packet. It's really no more difficult than buying one at a gunshop.

$500 for a working, historical, and fully GI M1 Garand.
 
Just so that you are aware of your options, for a few hundred dollars more ($1099), you can have an absolutely beautiful service grade Garand built for you by Fulton Armory.

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You can also get one that will look new from IAI. It won't look "historical", but it should be a great shooter, and should easily fit into your listed budged.
 
price of IAI....

Am deciding where to put $600 into my collection. In my area IAI M1 Garand will cost $605 prior to all the other stuff. Though this might help. DAROGUE1
 
tankertom

I'm intrested. Just get some of the parts out of the way, you will need to send it to an FFL as I'm in Virginia. Who makes it and of course, how much?
 
It is a Springfield Armory, The Government one in Mass not the company in Illinois.

The receiver was made in 1943-44 by serial number and there is 44 on the base of the grip. The barrel is a 48 Springfield.

I took it out and looked at it again last night. It is a service grade with the usual bumps and dents in the stock but a nice dark stock, barrel is bright and functions well.

I am asking $675 including shipping to your FFL.

TT
 
I would think if you're willing to wait and look around you should be able to buy an original (not a copy or reimport) from the owner or his estate. The WWII generation is fast approaching the hereafter. HTH

PS: Not so long ago you couldn't give a Garand away, everybody wanted the M1 Carbine. The times may change back again.
 
That raises a good point. This is an original and not an import. A great number of Garands were rebuilt after WWII which explains the 48 barrel.

TT
 
NVCDL

Its pleasing to see a fellow Virginian here. I might just do that. Where does one do so? I'm currently in Front Royal
 
You can always do a little reading and hit the gun shows. You need to know what you are looking for before going. I picked up a nice CMP M1 Garand at the last OGCA show. All GI, late or post Korea SA serial number, TE of 3, all matching wood and a good shooter. Picked it up for the same cost as a Danish Garand. Plus I was able to see what my money was buying, no luck of the draw like a CMP order. Don't get me wrong, the CMP is a great way to go. My first M1 Garand was gotten through them. It's just a little homework, walking, and luck can go along way. Plus you can save dollars and time in the end.
 
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