Second Garand - CMP SG

[daddybee]

I ordered a Service Grade CMP Garand less than a month ago. I thought it would take 6 months to get here. It showed up today. Since getting my first Garand a few weeks ago, I have learned a bunch from this forum and others - milsurps is a great resource. There is still tons to learn.

This one should be a nice shooter and is a LEAD rebuild. Lots of SA parts, IHC, and a Winchester trigger. Post war goodness. Any other information that you can provide is appreciated.




















Nice rack number. I haven't seen a sticker rack number yet. Any information on this. It's clear-coated over the top.

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[mmppres]

very nice grand. might i as why its marked lead 12-64 some thing new to me thanks

[daddybee]

From what I read on CMP forums it is a rebuild date for the US arsenal Letterkenny Arsenal in PA. The CMP forum folks hold these in high regard - don't know why. Some folks collect these rebuilds.

[jetspeed8]

Very Nice..... I received a LEAD rebuild the other day as well. Happy shooting

[twh]

Nice rebuild and looks to still have the original barrel. Late rebuilds have sort of become a niche area of collecting for some in the Garand community as they tend to be a little more economical than chasing gas traps, original Winchesters, IHCs, HRAs and SAs.

[Bob Seijas]

Stand by for the complete story on LEAD in the next GCA Journal (Winter). Mike Bernazzani visited Letterkenny last month and made some great contacts with retired workers, dug out terrific info. We just finished editing, now he is selecting the photos to go with the text. Great article and new M1 research, kudos to Mike!

[HOOKED ON HISTORY]

I wish they would send mine, Still on backorder. The wait is painful.

[daddybee]

I look forward to the article. Anybody know about the sticker rack number? Or at least it looks like a sticker to me.

[Jason60chev]

Only Two?!! Must admit, have been fortunate to have the funds and have been able to drive to the CMP South store....and visit CMP North while at Camp Perry to pick my own......I have accumulated 19 M1 Garands....all SG except for 2 SG Specials and two built up from CMP SG Barreled Receivers w/ bolt. Oh....and ammo......lots....and lots of ammo...since 2008! Have a great time....Good looking rifle.

[daddybee]

Two this month . No I am a late comer to Garands and US milsurp arms. I have many other milsurps. But, by far these are the nicest, beefiest, and most beautiful rifles.