M1 Garand
I just got a correct grade M1 from CMP. I don't know a whole lot about them, I field stripped it and cleaned it by using the instructions included. Everything looks great. I was wondering though, the instruction say I should have it looked over by an experienced gunsmith before firing. Is this just a c.y.a. statement, aren't these rifles headspaced and test fired? Thanks, John
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hey guys, help me out here, i have two local gunshops in town that are both selling springfield m1,s in 308, they both claim to only have one each, and both are unfired. one has a 1499.00 price tag, and the other has 1599.00 on it. since i am looking to buy one, i was wondering about the price. they say all parts are springfield except for the top over barrel, it seems to be a tan color plastic. any ideas on this being a good purchase for a shooter and future collectable? 0 -
All WW2 Garands were made by either Springfield Armory or Winchester. The Winchesters will be more expensive than the Springfield guns all things being equal. You will be looking at $600-800 for a decent one, More if all parts are correct to that gun. 0 -
Post War Garands are easy to find right now and you can buy a nice one for about 700.00 and if you are looking for a more collectable rifle you are going to spend 1200.00 or more. What ever you buy make sure the rifle has good ME and TE.
Emmett0 -
Another way to go, that might end up saving you a few bucks in the long run, is to buy one or two parts at a time.
That's the way I built my M1, and by going that direction, I was able to buy the exact parts I wanted, in the condition I wanted, at the price I was willing to pay.
It may take a little longer that way, but IMO, half the fun is scrounging around for the parts, and building it. The other half is, of course, running the first eight rounds down the pipe after completion.[:)]0 -
Of course one of the easiest ways is to go through the CMP. I purchased a real nice service grade for $595.00 + shipping last year. You will wait a couple of months but it will be worth it. Mine was a post war Springfield. I don't think you can specify the era, just the manufacturer. 0 -
I agree with Mark CMP sales. They are the aftermarket source. Here is the link...http://www.thecmp.org/m1garand.htm 0 -
nichols105....another place you can look is at your local VFW or AL posts. I found my Winchester Oct 1943 (I collect my birth month and year) Garand at a Michigan VFW that was downsizing as the guys were getting older and the Garands were getting heavier! So you might ask around your areas vets groups to see if they are being replaced. CMP, as recommended, is a great place to begin also. If you want to hang in there for a WWII one, they are available but are harder to find but there is fun in the quest! Good luck! 0 -
VFWs canot sell the M1s they are still owned by the Government. 0 -
There are a few veterans organizations that have bought their rifles. But, 99.9% of them are still owned by the government, & they are tracked by serial number. The problem is, veterans organizations have a high turnover rate, & many of the members really have no idea of who owns their rifles. Eventually, the government will learn about missing rifles, & the SN's will be sent to Treasury for addition to the stolen gun data base.
The Director of Civilian Marksmanship is responsible for loaners. You might be able to query a specific SN by writing to Tom Whitten ( twhitten@odcmp.com ).
Neal0 -
Go through the CMP. There you will get a nice gun that has been inspected and you know that you can trust that you are getting a good gun. Go to the web site and take a look and see for your self, you want be sorry. 0
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