Help With Post Wwii Garands!

[ap3572001]

Thank You . I think I understand. I checked out a CMP site. I looked at their grading system. Rack Grade, Service Grade, Correect ETC.

Sometimes in stores ( and on line) I see a really beautiful, refinished Garands with really minty GI barrels , all good + condition parts ( mixed) with nice new stocks. Look like a new gun. A friend of mine has one like it and it shoots as good as my M1A ( all GI parts) rifle.

What do You call those rifles? What category woudl You place them in?

Also. What type of Garand would be strictly the best AS A GUN? As a WEAPON? W/O any consideration for collectors value.

Also, how to check if the Garand is good and safe to shoot? Condition of the barrel etc.