CMP "Correct Grade" Jackpot!

[duke266]

Have given 1 to my son and sold 1 to a close friend for what I had in it from CMP several years ago. His Dad carried one in WW2 so he really wanted one. Other than that, I'm planning to donate 1 to our parish auction and holding onto the rest. Since that makes 3, think I have room for at least a couple more. Just to find the money and get permission. Actually, my wife is rather shocked I am donating one. Maybe I'll get some brownie points towards buying at least one????

[LS6bob]

Hey duke..............good move on the "brownie points". You should get at least two new Garands and maybe even a carbine out of that

[phil evans]

selling is unethical.
why did you purchase from the CMP?
profiteering from luck is not why the cmp exists.
i have a 29711xx sa 6/44 te refurbished 7/65 that shot 1.864moa benched.
3.310 oal, 150 rem fbsp, 45.5 varget.
it will be inherited.
from the dcm a long time ago in the 1960's i purchased unfired sealed silver packaged .45.
lightly used 03a3, unused carbine, and 1922 well used 03.
all of these will be inherited.
it's our heritage - to be able to possess firearms.
i'll keep the candle lit.

[duke266]

Actually, I can understand those that have to sell. The ones that bother me are those that just buy them, clean them up (maybe), then turn right around, make a buck and do it all over again. I believe I did nothing wrong with my friend as I did not make a cent and the donation is something that will help my parish. That is a good thing, especially in these times. After seeing what a pretty beat up M1 got at a local farm auction recently I figured donating one would be a good way to help. I do not consider those actions unethical. I do consider the profiteers unethical. Until the CMP does something about those individuals I guess the practice will continue. This discussion has been going on for years in the various forums. I guess it will continue.