Quote Originally Posted by browningautorifleicon View Post
The sanded buttstock is of no consequence as it can be replaced without effort. They come up if you keep your eyes open, they were all rebuilt and as long as everything is serviceable it's good for that price. If we were discussing something original the price would be far higher.
Yes easily replaced, at a cost that will drive the rifle over $1000. Since the Op is a US Veteran he could purchase a similar rifle from the CMPicon for $750 (backlogged now due to COVID) and whatever fees California will levy, or step down a grade and spend $650 on a field grade.

M1 Garand - Civilian Marksmanship Program