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Posted: 11/20/2007 5:20:38 PM EDT
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I've never ordered from the CMP before. The stock is pretty grimy but with the kind of dings and dents I would expect from usage. I started taking it down, and there seems to be a lot of cosmo inside. Is this normal from the CMP? I'm not bothered by it since it gives me the chance to get familiar with my rifle. I'm not adverse to Cosmo removal either since I've had my C&R for several years. I'm also not sure if I should refinish the stock or leave it the way it is. Thoughts?  I've been wanting a Garand for a while. Looks like Christmas came early this year. 
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| I have ordered a half dozen over the last few years. Some have needed a good cleanup and others were pretty much good to go out of the box. I recommend a detail strip of the rifle. The directions for doing so can be found on the CMP website. Sometimes there is some rust under the rear sight and it is always good to strip the bolt and clean everything out. Especially if there is a fair amount of cosmo in/on the rifle. |
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OK now don't do anything rash. Slow down and break the gun down into trigger group, barreled action and buttstock. Clean it as best as your skills allow and soak it in. Write down the marks on every part and save them. Online research will teach you a ton. Don't refinish the stock until you know what you have. It could be worth the price of your rifle. You never know with CMP. The serial number will tell you what month and year it was born on. You may have a WWII Garand there. You can clean the stock with mineral spirits and apply boiled linseed or tung oils and enhance what you have. If you have an unmarked and beater replacement stock, you may want to sand and finish. Personally, I like enhancing what I get from them. Many have great original and rearsenal stamps. Google is your friend. Let us know if you can't find stuff. Come back with pics and part numbers. What range is your serial number? ARDog |
Can not tell much from the photo because it's very dark. I bought a service grade and a field grade back in September and both had pretty rough stocks. Service grade quality is not what it used to be.  |
Looking at the stock, I'd probably clean and steam the dents providing I didn't find any amazing cartouches under the built up grime. I see potential there, she doesn't look bad at all. Definitely clean first, and reassess before doing any steaming or refinishing. |
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