CMP Finally Came Through

[oldsarge]

My M1 Garand finally arrived from CMP. It is a Service Grade Springfield Special. When I got it last week, it was packed so full of cosmoline it took forever to get it clean. I'm waiting for the Greek ammo to arrive so I can test it out.



(Sorry about the lack of a foot. I wasn't allowed to stand on the table )

 

[j8064]

Way to go oldsarge! Nice Garand I don't think I've seen an SG Springfield from CPM lately that hasn't been nice.

The Greek ammo is worth the wait too. I have more on the BWTOH being delivered tomorrow.

 

[BlackBart]

Looks like they didn't disappoint!

 

[MikeTF]

I want one. That looks really nice!

 

[olddawg]

What no feets! Very unusual for a Southern Md. boy. I never knew a kitchen table to stop ya'll before. That sir is a beautiful rifle. Congrats. Let us know how she shoots. Is the USGI wood? Looks like new....

 

[oldsarge]

What no feets! Very unusual for a Southern Md. boy. I never knew a kitchen table to stop ya'll before. That sir is a beautiful rifle. Congrats. Let us know how she shoots. Is the USGI wood? Looks like new....

Its USGI wood but it is new USGI wood. (no cartouches except CMP)

 

[bean93x]

wow thats nice. how much are they running?

 

[olddawg]

I think its 595 for service grade plus about 25 shipping. Oldsarge can correct me if I'm wrong.

 

[j8064]

I won't hijack oldsarge's thread. He's got a beauty there and should crow all he wants.

Here's a link to the CMP site. Looking back I kinda wish I'd opted for the service grade special, but I still love what they sent me.

http://www.thecmp.org/m1garand.htm

 

[Markp]

What a looker... Yes, the Service Grade Specials are gorgeous. On the Springfields I think it's a good decision, but on my HRA rifles, what I got was unbelievable for $595 regular service grade. I'm betting that's the $895 Springfield Service Grade Special though... Awesome.

The difference in price is in some of the details, the SSGS has a USGI stock that's new, where as you may or may not get new wood on the standard Service Grade.

Mark

 

[JMintzer]

Its USGI wood but it is new USGI wood. (no cartouches except CMP)

Not trying to rain on your parade, but that's not USGI wood. It's new production walnut that CPM has made for them by either Boyds or Dupage. That's why it has the CPM cartouche on it. Still, all in all it's a helluva' deal!

 

[Funbrit]

congratulations on a fine looking Garand, enjoy!

 

[tdt91]

swwweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeetttttttttttttttt !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[oldsarge]

Not trying to rain on your parade, but that's not USGI wood. It's new production walnut that CPM has made for them by either Boyds or Dupage. That's why it has the CPM cartouche on it. Still, all in all it's a helluva' deal!

That makes sense. When I asked them about the wood they said it was unissued and unmarked from their stock. I guess they ment it was bought for the build.

I innitially was just going to get a service grade for around $495 -$595 but I did a small job for a friend on his house and the extra funds were put to good use.

 

[krashmania]

the m1 has always been one of the most attractive rifles to me.

 

[LostSoul]

Beautiful M1! I just recently got my SA service grade from them, I'm happy as a clam with it!