Advice on Buying an M1 Garand

[Kirk]

Ditto on the Service Grade Specials. I looked at them last week. They were all post WWII in the 5.4 , 5.7 & 5.8M s/n range. All had muzzles between 1 & 2; all appeared to have correct (matching date of manufacture) parts & were unissued, 98-99% original finish on all surfaces. Mint bores. New CMP stock.

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[loki993]

I would definitely make the trip to the Store. Look at it this way most of those "lower" priced guns out there are probably CMP guns anyway. Also Garands on the used market seem to be way over priced. Why no get it straight from the source and you'll not pay someones markup. From everything Ive read its a lot of fun going to the store, the employees are great and will help you get the best gun you can. When I pony up Ill be going to the store to get one, although the decision is a bit easier for me because the North Stores only a hair under 2 hours from my familys house.

[Griff Murphey]

Be sure to take the gun out of the stock and if possible remove the lower handguard to look for weld marks where the barrel was tacked to the receiver. If so it is a reactivated drill rifle and possibly not suitable for live fire.

[Punch The Clown]

OK,OK. What I meant was that they weren't used by US Soldiers.
I'm up to 3 WWII M1's and I like to think about where they were and what they saw. Stu

[Bear57]

Which ever store your closest to....GO-G0-G0!
If you really want to hold it in your hands and check it out before you buy, by all means, go the either the North store of the South store. They guys behind the counter will help you pick one out. Besides, it's great fun to look at all those pieces of history and fondle them. Have fun and good luck!!!!! .....

[cuppednlocked]

OK,OK. What I meant was that they weren't used by US Soldiers.

The Danish returns from the CMP that I've seen are all WWII serial numbered guns. Granted, I have only seen a small number (CMP guns). Perhaps the rifles purchased by the Danes were new?

[Punch The Clown]

The Danish returns from the CMP that I've seen are all WWII serial numbered guns. Granted, I have only seen a small number (CMP guns). Perhaps the rifles purchased by the Danes were new?

I stand corrected. My bad.