Experience With CMP?

[Zen]

I just submitted my first order for an M1 Springfield. I can't wait to receive it.

The paperwork was pretty simple.

[sgabrie854]

NO Issues ever, Smooth, just do your paperwork right the first time!

Steve

[Pak75]

The paperwork is actually the easy part, much harder waiting for your order to be filled and shipped! I've taken the 3 hour trip from Atlanta to the CMP South store in Anniston, AL and handpicked my Mossy M44US. Be sure you weigh the option of having your rifle shipped vs. taking it home with you. Many times having it shipped beats the heck out of paying the 9% Alabama sales tax. I have a '43 Garand, SC 1903A3, and a M44 US from them and not once been disappointed.

[stonecutter2]

I have an H&R M1 Garand (5.58 mil serial) and SA M1 Garand (3.69 mil) from the CMP, both excellent rifles. I just received the SA not long ago. Receiver made in April/May '45, and the rifle was rebuilt in 1965 by SA, with a like-new '49 barrel put on. The parkerizing on it looks brand new, it's so beautiful. The birch replacement stock is a stunner, as well.

Buy from CMP with confidence.

However, realize and accept that not all rifles that come from CMP are amazing and beautiful. Some are battle-worn (or shipping crate worn only) examples that are made exactly for what the CMP is meant to promote - shooting.

Whatever you get, clean that old gal up and oil/grease 'er....then fire away.

Let us know what shows up when you get it

[RCS]

I was able to buy on auction some nice four digit 1903's and had the early parts to rebuild them to pre WW1 era rifles. Not worth a lot but I really enjoy them and have shot sub caliber chamber inserts in 32 cal at pistol range distance - they are quite accurate too.

The CMP pays the shipping on auction items right to your door, that is nice service