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Posted: 9/26/2002 4:32:36 PM EDT
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I have been looking at the cetme rifles, wanting one for the large cal round, but at $400. for the rifle, I decided to look for a Garand instead. American history and all. What should I expect to pay? Should I look at gunshows, dealers, or try the CMP route? Also, what should I look for in teerms of defects? What shold I stay away from? I see some from Century and hear conflicting stories. please give opinions. Thanks......fullclip |
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First off, stay away from any and all reproduction receivers, including Springfield Inc. CMP woudl be a good way to go, if you just want a shooter grab one of the Danish rifles. CMP will run you somehwere aroun $500 bucks I think Gunshows can and will run you more, my two favourite rifles have got people offering me right aroudn $1000 bucks for them, but they are also not worn at all, look brand new, one was a Korean era rebuild that never saw combat or use after being rebuilt..... You get what you pay for, by far best bang for the buck is CMP. Oh and get a small base die, you are goign to want to roll your own for this rifle 
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I've been looking into getting a Garand also. I haven't bought one yet, though. I'm leaing toward the CMP route, but the waiting for the rifle and trying to find the time to go to the competitive shoot are kind of a problem. I've been considering these- www.m1garand.com/Garand%20Rifles.htm This guy sells Garands also- www.bdlltd.com/mil_sale.htm |
Also give www.fulton-armory.com a look. They refurbished mine over 10 years ago and it still looks and shoots great. |
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I haven't decided yet, but of my 3 Garands I am considering selling one or two of them due to financial difficulties. One is a WWII Springfield reciever with an Arlington Ordinance Match barrel, NM op rod, and new wood. The comparable rifle at Fulton goes for $1499, their match rifle, and their service grade goes for $1099. Personally, unless it was going to be a match rifle, I would not want a new non-match Fulton barrel, as a non-match rifle should be, IMHO, all USGI. This rifle, if I decide to sell it would be for $900. The other one is a WWII Springfield, all USGI, not original as it apparently went through an armory rebuild during WWII, as it has a 1942 reciever and a 1944 barrel. That would be $500. I haven't decided yet, but unless I get a job soon, I may do it. Just letting you know, in case you might be interested. |
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Check out some gunshows. I've found CMP Garands for sale at them, with paperwork. You'll probably pay a little higher than what CMP charges, but you might find just the rifle you want. Also, keep in mind the requirements and potential wait for getting a Garand from the CMP. |
...and wait, and wait... CMP had their funding SLASHED. Call your senator and reps about it! Plus, at a gunshow, no wait, and you can inspect what you are getting. Plus, someone else has cleaned off the cosmoline for you! mjp |
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you don't live close enough but they do have a store open at camp perry that has riles in stock. so you can examine them personally. they will gauge it if you ask. many are pre-tagged with the gauge information. if you happen to make a trip to ohio it would be worth stopping in. check the cmp website for more info. www.odcmp.com |
M1garand.com (otherwise known as Orion7) is an excellent operation. I've never heard a single complaint about them and tons of high praise. Tonny Pucci, the owner, is extraordinarily responsive to customer inquiries and goes out of his way to provide quality services and meet customer requests. Turn around time from Tony is extremely impressive. His ready to go Garands are comparable in price to a lot of gun show Garands, but with the advantage of having been through a comprehensive quality control check, having any unsatisfactory parts replaced, etc. However, for 500 bucks and a little time and patience you can get a CMP M1 that is serviceable, and if you want to tune it up, you can, for the same amount as an Orion "battle grade" get a very excellent shooter. |
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