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Postby SparkyJeff on Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:01 am

I put this envelope in my mailbox today.
It was kind of a big deal for me. I'm bragging about it everywhere.
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I ordered a service grade Springfield M1 Garand. Am I likely to be disappointed?
I dislike not being able to see what I am buying before I buy it. But I'm hoping I get more than my moneys worth due to good fortune.

Has anybody ever been dissatisfied with a CMP rifle purchase? I hope I'm not the first.

Hoping for the best here.
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Postby gyrfalcon on Wed Feb 08, 2012 5:42 am

The CMP folks have been notified to be on the lookout for your envelope. They have a hand picked Garand ready to ship to you. :lol:

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Postby Seismic Sam on Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:10 am

Saw one at OGC while I was out there last fall, and the thing looked so mint I thought it might be brand new. But I checked the bridge on the receiver, and there were the letters CMP. Dunno about the different grades available, but the one I saw was a real beauty.
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Postby 45Badger on Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:09 am

I have a couple/few. All great. There are folks who do great and reasonable Garand work. PM me if you think you need any repairs.
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Postby wrench on Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:56 am

The last two I got were outstanding. Good luck, we'll be waiting on pics from you!
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Postby Shipyard on Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:04 am

got me thinkin.... :?
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Postby Stradawhovious on Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:05 am

Shipyard wrote:got me thinkin.... :?


Me too.... :?
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Re: Here we go

Postby Pred on Wed Feb 08, 2012 10:02 am

I have ordered an M1 Garand and two M1 Carbines from the CMP and have been pleased with rifles I received.

Here are some M1s at the CMP that are believed to be unissued. :)

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Re: Here we go

Postby SparkyJeff on Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:22 am

gyrfalcon wrote:The CMP folks have been notified to be on the lookout for your envelope. They have a hand picked Garand ready to ship to you. :lol:

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Well, hmmm, would anyone be surprised if I received one of those boat anchors in one of these shiny grey plastic boxes?
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It's 11:20AM Mike hasn't picked up the mail yet. I can still get out of the deal.
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Postby Hammer99... on Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:28 am

I love mine. I'd do it all over again....
I love it when a plan comes together!
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Re: Here we go

Postby SparkyJeff on Wed Feb 08, 2012 11:49 am

FWIW
I had a change bucket, with about 80 lbs of loose coins.
I brought the heavy coins to the bank and the lady said "Go ahead and buy a rifle"
I'm lying, but that's kinda how life is.
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Postby Pred on Wed Feb 08, 2012 6:49 pm

I brought a bunch of loose coins into a bank once in a .50 cal ammo can. And I am not lying. :lol:
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Postby photogpat on Wed Feb 08, 2012 7:27 pm

A CMP M1 should be in everyone's cabinet! Best purchase ever!
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Postby jspace on Wed Feb 08, 2012 8:13 pm

I sent off for one the day before they showed service grades back on hand. I got a field grade with what looks like a pretty decent barrel on it. Wood's a little rough and the finish is nearly gone on a couple areas.
I haven't been able to shoot it yet :cry:
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Re: Here we go

Postby SparkyJeff on Wed Feb 08, 2012 9:05 pm

jspace wrote:I sent off for one the day before they showed service grades back on hand. I got a field grade with what looks like a pretty decent barrel on it. Wood's a little rough and the finish is nearly gone on a couple areas.
I haven't been able to shoot it yet :cry:


I saw your post, you said you mailed your paperwork the Monday before 1-4-12. You're already fretting about not being able to shoot it.
So, in about 5 weeks I'll be wanting to hit the range?
I'm torn, I want a perfect rifle to collect, but I want a used rifle to shoot. Aw hell, I want one of each.
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