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Posted: 4/2/2002 7:28:55 AM EDT
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The price and potential future "collectability" of course.
IF you have a Garand and access to a sufficient supply of components, you can restore almost any Garand to "as-issued" condition. The tough parts seem to be barrels (corrosion from corrosive ammo, use, etc.), and stocks with the correct cartouches and in excellent condition. If you just want a shooter, don't buy the Collestor's grade. However, be advided that all things being equal, a Collector's grade will tend to appreciate faster than a lesser grade. But you pay more for that characteristic up front. |
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Posted: 4/2/2002 8:40:17 AM EDT
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Just know that the collector version won't necessarily be in better condition that the service grade. It will be an unusual make or scarce serial number range or possibly not have been through an arsnel rebuild. No guarantees on "prettiness".
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Posted: 4/2/2002 8:43:30 AM EDT
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I think the collector's grade is no better, condition-wise, than the service grade; however, they have all original finish and parts, making them much more valuable as collectors.
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Posted: 4/2/2002 3:19:33 PM EDT
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According to the CMP Website, the Collector Grade may not be in better shape than the Service Grades, but due to originality, markings or scarcity, it will sold as a "collector".
I believe the barrel erosion could actually be worse than a service grade, and a beat-up M1 with original stock, markings, and poor finish-parkerizing.....may be a collector..but an ugly one at that!. My Dec.2001 CMP Service Grade has a beautfull...un-marked tiger-stripped stock (usgi rebuild-replacement) to go along with a Fall '43 Springfiled reciever and an 11-43 SA Barrel. It shoots flawlessly and if I do my part...will shoot about 1.5-3 MOA at 100 yards with 30 year old Mil-Surplus Ball Ammo...which is all I can expect. Just got a '43 UFH Bayonet to go with it. No such thing as a Post-Ban CMP M-1! |
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Posted: 4/2/2002 5:48:15 PM EDT
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Thanks everyone. Now, how do I get in touch the Garand Collectors Assoc?
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