CMP comes through again!

CasualObserver · Nov 19, 2014

So a little over two weeks ago I ordered a service grade and field grade Garand from CMP (I already have a few, but can you really have too many). I was out of town and fed ex messed up my vacation hold but I got the field grade today, an early 1945 war production model Springfield Armory. All I can say is that I couldn't have hoped for a better field grade. Numbers are +1 Muzzle and a 2 Throat. Looks like the original barrel, lock bar sights, and trigger group. Oh, and an original un cut operating rod. Even the stock looks right with the right cartouches. Only thing I've found so far that isn't correct is the bolt which is 50's post war production. The service grade, which should be delivered tomorrow, could look like a beat up tent post and I'd still be thrilled with this order. I can't say enough times, if you want a Garand, get them from CMP NOW! While you still can.

Jed195 · Nov 19, 2014

Great rifle! I've been kicking the can down the road for too long and need to get my CMP Garands! I had planned to send away after tax refunds were in but life got in the way as usual. Post pictures of the 2nd rifle when you get them and again great rifle, I'm trying to snag two H&Rs before they're gone.

AssMan · Nov 19, 2014

Looks good, great luck getting the sights! Just put an order in myself on Monday for another service grade.

Augie · Nov 20, 2014

You won the CMP lottery there, Thats one hell of a Field Grade, congrats!

stu929 · Nov 20, 2014

Wow that was a great pull. Im kinda surprised they sent that out as a field grade with all the matching parts.

Congrats

Augie · Nov 20, 2014

The stock is worth 200 to 400 alone, you got your moneys worth.

CasualObserver · Nov 20, 2014

Augie said:
The stock is worth 200 to 400 alone, you got your moneys worth.

Really? I didn't know that. I was focusing more on the lock bar sights and the uncut operating rod. Yeah, it isn't rare, but definitely uncommon to see a WW2 rifle that appears to have escaped going through an arsenal rebuild and still have most of its original parts. Going to break out the jewelers loop and start looking at the small parts tonight to see if it is almost all correct or just all the big pieces other then the bolt. Right now though, it looks like it is likely all correct and original except the bolt to the best of my knowledge (which is limited)

CasualObserver · Nov 20, 2014

Got the SA Service grade. Will post pics this evening. Its a typical mix master. HRA Trigger group, mixed SA parts.... GI Stock. Should be a good shooter. Finish is better then the field grade, but that field grade has history!

yellowsled · Nov 20, 2014

I have been wanting one for a while but I am afraid to spend that much coin on a rifle I cant place eyes on. If there was a guarantee to get one like that I would gladly order but I am scared.

stu929 · Nov 20, 2014

yellowsled said:
I have been wanting one for a while but I am afraid to spend that much coin on a rifle I cant place eyes on. If there was a guarantee to get one like that I would gladly order but I am scared.

You cant loose with a cmp rifle in my mind. If you hate it take it to the next gun show marked up 100 bucks and you can prob sell it in a an hr.

Alphabrew · Nov 20, 2014

yellowsled said:
I have been wanting one for a while but I am afraid to spend that much coin on a rifle I cant place eyes on. If there was a guarantee to get one like that I would gladly order but I am scared.

Seriously?

Mooseman · Nov 20, 2014

OP, you did very good. Congratulations.

yellowsled · Nov 20, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Seriously?

Yes actually. I have never spent that much on a firearm unless it was brand new or I have at least seen pictures of the firearm.

Melnic · Nov 20, 2014

Wow, I'd be thrilled if I got that one. Are you going to remove the plastic "276" sticker? or leave it?

CasualObserver · Nov 20, 2014

Melnic said:
Wow, I'd be thrilled if I got that one. Are you going to remove the plastic "276" sticker? or leave it?

It is probably coming off. I still have a DYMO label maker which is what that is. It looks like the same rack number is painted on under it.... I'll save that of course.

CasualObserver · Nov 20, 2014

As promised, some pics of the SA service grade that was delivered today. Its a post war mixmaster. Muzzle 2+ and Throat 3+. It is certainly a lot nicer then the Field Grade finish wise. Last pic is of it tucked away with its brothers and sisters....

Drmsparks · Nov 20, 2014

nice score.

Looks like you got the HRA parts l was looking for.

I'm so tempted to order some more....

gatornick · Nov 20, 2014

Did I read that right? It only took two weeks to get your rifles from CMP? I thought it took months for them to send them out.

CasualObserver · Nov 20, 2014

gatornick said:
Did I read that right? It only took two weeks to get your rifles from CMP? I thought it took months for them to send them out.

Yup. Since they started selling field grades mail order and made service grade luck of the draw on manufacturer (which right now means SA since the HRAs are still back ordered from earlier this year), they are pretty much caught up and shipping at 2 weeks.

Yingpin · Nov 20, 2014

I received my last service grade last week and it only took a week to get it! Still have not gotten around to posting pics but the stock does not have any circle P or other cartouches. It s 193****SN from 1943 with a 43 barrel. +1 and +1. Looks like an HRA Trigger IHC Bolt and still looking at the rest.

They are moving them so fast right now!

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