What would you pick and why ?

[Mark in Rochester]

What would you pick if your buddy offered one rifle out of this collection?

1) Pristine 6-digit Garand all original

2) CMP Six million NM Garand Rifle all correct

3) A.F.P.G. with a mismatched butt stock

[ssgross]

That's easy. (3). I don't have to feel bad destroying value tuning up performance to perfection!
I have no use for "pristine", and I don't think "correct" really means anything, unless its one of those rare few that never made it in to service in which case I equally have no use for it.

[42rocker]

A Thank You card for a GOOD BUDDY!

Later 42rocker

[browningautorifle]

1) Pristine 6-digit Garand all original

But that was times gone by here in Canada. The rest were all available, but now none are safe so I'd have to respectfully decline all...

[togor]

The WW2 rifle *if* it truly passes the eyeball test for originality. Don't forget the follower rod.

[browningautorifle]

The WW2 rifle *if* it truly passes

So many things...solid upper band pin, maybe front sight screw seal and so on...so many things.

[Singer B]

Can I get #1 for less than a thousand?

[Bob Seijas]

I was always a collector, so the original 6-digit rings my bell. Bet it's a Brit LL.

[MAC702]

1. I'm immediately skeptical when anyone says "all original" about a Garand, especially one that is "available." I find the definitions vary when pressed for details.

2. "Correct grade" is just a marketing term. It's nothing you can't do yourself with a few buddies swapping parts. Yeah, it's kinda cool if you care, though, and if it comes with the CMP tag, it helps resale value for your heirs.

3. I thought myself better than average in rifle knowledge and have no idea what an AFPG is.

[browningautorifle]

1. I'm immediately skeptical when anyone says "all original" about a Garand, especially one that is "available." I find the definitions vary when pressed for details.

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