What would you pick if your buddy offered one rifle out of this collection?
1) Pristine 6-digit Garand all original
2) CMP Six million NM Garand Rifle all correct
3) A.F.P.G. with a mismatched butt stock
What would you pick if your buddy offered one rifle out of this collection?
1) Pristine 6-digit Garand all original
2) CMP Six million NM Garand Rifle all correct
3) A.F.P.G. with a mismatched butt stock
He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain that which he cannot lose
There are no great men, only great challenges that ordinary men are forced by circumstances to meet.
That's easy. (3). I don't have to feel bad destroying value tuning up performance to perfection!
I have no use for "pristine", and I don't think "correct" really means anything, unless its one of those rare few that never made it in to service in which case I equally have no use for it.
A Thank You card for a GOOD BUDDY!
Later 42rocker
But that was times gone by here in Canada. The rest were all available, but now none are safe so I'd have to respectfully decline all...Originally Posted by Mark in Rochester
Regards, Jim
The WW2 rifle *if* it truly passes the eyeball test for originality. Don't forget the follower rod.
So many things...solid upper band pin, maybe front sight screw seal and so on...so many things.
Regards, Jim
Can I get #1 for less than a thousand?
I was always a collector, so the original 6-digit rings my bell. Bet it's a Brit LL.
Real men measure once and cut.
1. I'm immediately skeptical when anyone says "all original" about a Garand, especially one that is "available." I find the definitions vary when pressed for details.
2. "Correct grade" is just a marketing term. It's nothing you can't do yourself with a few buddies swapping parts. Yeah, it's kinda cool if you care, though, and if it comes with the CMP tag, it helps resale value for your heirs.
3. I thought myself better than average in rifle knowledge and have no idea what an AFPG is.
Yes...
Regards, Jim
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