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Posted: 5/31/2010 6:59:11 PM EDT
| Have any of you guys been there? I am thinking of dropping in on my way to FL on Friday. I have been wanting a garand for awhile. A few of the guys I shoot with have them. John C Garand matches sound like fun. |
Its worth the trip especially if your in the neighborhood. Check out the CMP forum if you haven't already. There is usually a post by someone who has made a recent visit in reference to whats on the shelves. The inventory varies quite a bit depending on whats been shipped in recently. Just remember, every Red Blooded American Male needs at least 1 or 2 or 3 or..... M1 Garands.
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I stopped by in March.
You can guy right off the shelves.. If you are not a member, they will do the paperwork (was easy for me with a Military ID)....... The fun is handpicking off the rack., They had a few hundred Garands in all grades, about 100 M1 carbines, assorted barrels, ammo, etc. |
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You can always join the GCA if your not a member of an affiliated shooting club.
http://www.thegca.org/ |
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I have looked at the CMP forum just not recently. I had planned a trip early spring that did not materialize. Great info there for the woodstock rifles. Real helpful and freindly bunch of guys there too.
Yes just about anyone can purchase from them, even ship to your door. You can be a member of a CMP affliated club or join the Garand collector club and buy from them. $495 for a peice of hisory is great. Best thing about going (from what I am told) is that you can pick your rifle and have it shipped to you and save about $25 bucks on sales tax. One guy I shoot with has been 2 times and has a nice Service grade SA and a very nice Field great HRA. It varies day to day I understand. I have a M1 carbine already. Not USGI though. Cost too much to shoot it though. 7yo daughter used it last deer season. HEAVY trigger. Edit: Man I type slow, 8 minutes too late for some of the info |
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I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595.
There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. |
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Quoted: Unless I am mistaken, I believe pocession of an 03 FFL (C&R license) also satisfies this requirement. Can someone cofirm that?I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595. There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. |
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There were zero service grade rifles in the south store when I was there on May 24, neither in the racks or rat-holed behind the counter awaiting customer inquiry. I did in fact ask. There may be some there this week, or there may not. Generally, if you are looking for something specific, it is best to call ahead and ask.
Occasionally they will put out things at the stores that they don't have enough of to make it worthwhile to list on their website. You may find some surprises from time to time. For example, a few years ago I went strolling into the south store to find a rack containing ten or twelve Winchester 52-C rifles at an attractive price, and the best two there followed me home. They did not have a sufficient quantity to list them on their website. But, again it is best to call ahead and ask about their inventory. Your mileage may vary. After all, it's your gas......... |
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Unless I am mistaken, I believe pocession of an 03 FFL (C&R license) also satisfies this requirement. Can someone cofirm that?
I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595. There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. Yes Curio Relics License is good for firearms activity |
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Unless I am mistaken, I believe pocession of an 03 FFL (C&R license) also satisfies this requirement. Can someone cofirm that?
I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595. There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. Sure does, concealed carry license will suffice as well. |
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Unless I am mistaken, I believe pocession of an 03 FFL (C&R license) also satisfies this requirement. Can someone cofirm that?
I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595. There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. Sure does, concealed carry license will suffice as well. REALLY?! Can anyone confirm that? Would help me out a bit as I am planning a trip to the Camp Perry store... |
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Unless I am mistaken, I believe pocession of an 03 FFL (C&R license) also satisfies this requirement. Can someone cofirm that?
I was there on May 15, and there was a very decent selection of approximately 80 "correct" grade M1's from Springfield Armory (the real one) and Harrington & Richardson, at $1100. Several hunderd "field" grade SA at $495, most of which looked to have been rode hard and put up wet, but some jewels appeared to lurk in their midst. The field grade are the rifles you see at fun shows for six or seven hundred bucks. Also some Winchester "rack" grade rifles at $695, but you're mostly buying the name there, unlikely to find any original barrel/receiver combinations at that price. "Service" grade rifles, which are somewhere between "correct" and "field" were only availabe via mail order and approximately 60-90 day wait, at $595. There were quite a few of the "special" grades that they now assembly with new wood, and in some cases new barrels, but I didn't pay much attention to those. Lots of M1 Carbines, most of which appeared to need some stock refinishing, and Kimber 22-cal target rifles, most of which were never used. Some other stuff like National Match rifles and M1-D sniper rifles, but none of them were original and the D's were sniper rifles in the sense that the scope mount was still in place, no scopes or any of the other "D" components. I would guess that only a very knowledgible collector should be looking at the NM and M1-D rifles. Plenty of surplus, 1970's stuff, Greek 30-06 in Garand clips and bandoleers in spam cans at about 50-cents/round and new Aguilla 30-carbine in 500-round cases for about 40 cents/round. I would not personally trust the accuracy of the Greek ammo for serious competition, but it's reliable and just fine for plinking and screwing around at the range, and it stores well. M-1 carbine magazines at $15 in pretty decent shape. Also 30-06 in cloth Browning links and USGI ammo cans, 250 rounds for $75. The can I saw was head stamped "K" for Kynoch 53 and no doubt corrosive, but the "wow" factor was velly velly high GI. Perfect for pack-rats and you folks with little home museums and such. They will ship for you if you don't want to take with. Shipping vrs. sales tax is about a wash for ammo, but sales tax on rifles will exceed shipping cost. The south store location is about a mile or so off the interstate and easy to find. Free coffee whilst you await paperwork processing. Generally, worth the efforting of a visit. Open at 8 AM, close about 3 PM. The following are required to purchase a firearm there: 1. Proof of US citizenship via birth certificate or passport. I am not sure if a "certificate of live birth", whatever the effing-eff that is, would suffice. 2. Proof of membership in a CMP club, such as your state association or Garand Collectors Association. Possibly your local rifle club is affiliated. 3. Evidence of marksmanship activity in the form of match bulletin, CCW license, hunter safety ed card or other proof of activity. If you are over age 60, or are current or former military or police, proof of those will suffice instead. There are some exceptions/clarifications to the requirements best delved into on the CMP website or via phone call to the south store itself. I don't think they will hold a rifle whilst you chase the proper paperwork, so do your homework before showing up. There is one other requriement. Money. Lots and lots of money, or credit cards. Lots and lots of credit cards. You have been warned. Sure does, concealed carry license will suffice as well. REALLY?! Can anyone confirm that? Would help me out a bit as I am planning a trip to the Camp Perry store... I'll let you know when I go Friday |
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Yes Carry Conceal License will also fullfill the firearms portion of qualification
All the info you need is on the CMP website Marksmanship or other Firearms Related Activity: You must provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures. Your marksmanship related activity does not have to be with highpower rifles; it can be with smallbore rifles, pistols, air guns or shotguns. Proof of marksmanship participation can be provided by documenting any of the following: - Current or past military service. - Current or past law enforcement service - Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin). - Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor). - Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status. - Concealed Carry License. - Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire training. - FFL or C&R license. - Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training. - Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. A form for use in completing and certifying your range firing can be downloaded from the CMP web site at http://www.odcmp.com/forms/marksmanship.pdf |
| Well I bought an SA field grade. Muzzle about 1.5. Serial 88xxxx. Origanal wood. Origanal finish. 1953 barrel. Could not beleive you could walk in and buy a6 digit rifle in that nice of shape. They had alot to choose from. No hrs field grades and no rack grade at all. Some very nice service grades and some awsome selects for $895. I am having it shipped. It was about $25 cheaper and don't have to mess with while on vacation. I'll post pics in a couple weeks when I get it. |
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Well I bought an SA field grade. Muzzle about 1.5. Serial 88xxxx. Origanal wood. Origanal finish. 1953 barrel. Could not beleive you could walk in and buy a6 digit rifle in that nice of shape. They had alot to choose from. No hrs field grades and no rack grade at all. Some very nice service grades and some awsome selects for $895. I am having it shipped. It was about $25 cheaper and don't have to mess with while on vacation. I'll post pics in a couple weeks when I get it. Some day I would like to score a gem of a field grade. I bought an H&R service grade two years ago and love it. |
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Well I bought an SA field grade. Muzzle about 1.5. Serial 88xxxx. Origanal wood. Origanal finish. 1953 barrel. Could not beleive you could walk in and buy a6 digit rifle in that nice of shape. They had alot to choose from. No hrs field grades and no rack grade at all. Some very nice service grades and some awsome selects for $895. I am having it shipped. It was about $25 cheaper and don't have to mess with while on vacation. I'll post pics in a couple weeks when I get it. Nice score 6 digit!!! |
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