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    What would you pick and why ?

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

    1) Pristine 6-digit Garandicon all original

    2) CMPicon Six million NM Garand Rifle all correct

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester View Post
    1) Pristine 6-digit Garandicon all original
    But that was times gone by here in Canadaicon. The rest were all available, but now none are safe so I'd have to respectfully decline all...
    Regards, Jim

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by togor View Post
    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.
    Regards, Jim

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    Choice

    I was always a collector, so the original 6-digit rings my bell. Bet it's a Brit LL.
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    1. I'm immediately skeptical when anyone says "all original" about a Garandicon, 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 CMPicon 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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by MAC702 View Post
    1. I'm immediately skeptical when anyone says "all original" about a Garandicon, especially one that is "available." I find the definitions vary when pressed for details.
    Yes...
    Regards, Jim

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