CMP M1 Garand Service Grade Just Arrived!

[Death-Ace]

Hi guys, just wanted to spread some more awareness of the Civilian Marksmanship Program. They sell surplus military rifles (now down to M1s and .22s for the most part) that were part of foreign returns and and mostly rearsenaled pieces. I've noticed a lot of people have been lucky with the field and service grades with cartouched stocks, near original wartime rifles with great barrels. I sent them my forms, a sticky note for a WWII receiver. A plus of being military or a retiree is that mostly you need a set of orders and a driver's license and you're golden! Another plus side is that it is sent straight to your doorstep!

Mine just arrived at home today and while not so original, is what you'd expect of a service grade. Replacement wood, post war parts, a throat erosion of 4 and a muzzle wear of 2. Not too shabby, should be a good shooter with a Feb '44 receiver!

Pics to come!

[Willi Z.]

Sounds great, I look forward in seeing the pics!

I look at their website all the time but have never purchased anything yet.

[Brian R]

Yes, it sounds great. It seems a lot of guys have gotten some great M1s over the years. I used to have 4 of them, that I purchased around 1999/2000. A move forced me to part with three of them but they were great. while I had them. I had a two Springfileds, an IHC and an HRA. I kept the HRA because it was the best shooter and in the best condition. Should have kept one of the WWII era ones but such is life - we have to make these decisions sometimes.

Looking forward to seeing pics.

[Death-Ace]

Sorry guys! Very late on this but making good on the promise. Not the best pics from the folks, but looks nice, no pitting that I heard of. Funny enough, my former M1, one on another forum and this were made around the same time frame with rack numbers close!

[jh-ss44]

looks nice so far. surprised they still have any left for this program.
I got mine via a local guy who was getting them from there. he would try to switch out the parts on them to get better matching rifles , then resell some of them.
mine was / is very nice. found the correct ww2 stock for a local collector , real cheap. then the barrel from another local guy , who almost paid me to take it off his hands.

these seem to always be in better condition then one would expect.

hope it brings you many years of happiness.
fellow collector ; jeff H.

[scotty1418]

Its a really great experience to go in person!

[vitts]

It is quite the place to visit if you have the chance. My good friend bill lives about two miles from camp perry and we go there all the time. I would suggest it to anyone who can make the trip. Great place. Frank

[Willi Z.]

Nice rifle! Nicer looking than I would have thought.

One day I need to go to Port Clinton (on my next Columbus trip perhaps...) and go shopping.

[Death-Ace]

Thanks for the comments, guys! My original plan was to head to Anniston on Leave but was gifted this instead, so I'm blessed! There are still quite a few Springfields and H&Rs they have and sometimes the store will have quite a couple of Winchesfers. They just had a IHC bonanza and those orders were filled quick!

If anyone is in the area of NC, the CMP Eastern Games will have a sales tent during the duration. Was going to attend the EIC Pistol but have to go to 29 Palms for training during that time. :/ If anyone is interested, definitely take the chance and go! Even if you're not a competitor, you're still welcome to gaze upon and buy the goods that are for sale!