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bigbadbob
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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  • bigbadbob
    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?
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  • nmyers
    Yes, as long as it is in "original issue configuration".

    Neal
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  • nmyers
    "Original issue configuration" means as it was when owned or issued by the military, even after repair or upgrade.

    So, any part that could have been replaced by a military armorer or military contractor is OK. An AMF Navy .308 conversion is still a C&R. A 1964 barrel is OK, or even a commercial barrel that appears USGI. Even a rifle you assembled from parts is OK.

    But, a receiver only, or a barreled action only, is NOT C&R. A sporter stock takes it out of the C&R category. A bull barrel, or a tanker conversion, keeps it from being a C&R. A .243 conversion is NOT a C&R.

    Neal
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