Please HELP National Match Garand Mess. Hope I Didnt Lose on This One. HELP

[Calif-Steve]

Sounds like a nice shooter, but NM? No. Story gun and likely stands on its own merits. But a NM? No.

[Bob Seijas]

"do thorough research BEFORE you buy"

Boy, is that good advice! We see it all the time -- a guy buys an M1C, THEN does the due diligence, finds out it has serious problems, gets mad, usually says we don't know what we're talking about, spins some fantastic tale of how it could be real if this, if that. Do the research BEFORE -- hear that? -- BEFORE you buy.

[t120tr6r]

Some of you all seen to feel as though I have committed a crime by owning this rifle. Although I kinda like it and it is an exceptionally nice rifle, it seems I must throw it in the river because it is not up to your lofty standards. If you wish I will be happy to send you a sighed certification that states boldly that. Your stuff is way better than mine. Thanks for al the info, accusations and judgement. I wish you all well.

For the kind few who honestly helped, thank you very much and you have been a great help. I hope one day to be able to return the favor. Take care

[GBA]

Ummm..... I just read through this thread again, and my feeling is that most folks said that you had a nice rifle. Will probably shoot tiny groups. Please be happy with it and have fun shooting.

I haven't posted before as I am not an NM expert. I don't feel that people offering advice to research before buying, or informing you that you likely don't have an NM rifle, but wishing you well and that your rifle shoots well and brings you happiness are not being nice or helpful. I encourage you to reread the thread. No one is denigrating your rifle. Again, please be happy with it and have fun shooting.

[AKA Hugh Uno]

you have a NICE shooter/match rifle with ZERO historical or collector value.

my only concern with this thread is the valuations. If you took this rifle to ANY large 500-1000+ table gunshow anywhere is the USA, dealers would not give you more than 600-800 bucks ABSOLUTELY tops. Match rifles like this cost WAY more to make up (especially with 400 dollar Douglas/Krieger match barrels) than they will ever sell for. 1000 bucks is what you might get selling this rifle on this forum.

There are CMP JCG Matches that are CMP Sanctioned events (among others). Your rifle is not authorized for this type of match, but is fine and dandy for others (albeit not an ideal choice).

http://www.odcmp.com/competitions/rulebook.pdf

[Calif-Steve]

You do have a very nice Match rifle there, for sure. You did over-pay for it, but that is not a crime I am aware of. Use it, enjoy it, good luck.