I received a service grade out of this last batch, and it seemed like a put-together. It was in average shape overall for its grade, but the wear patterns on major parts didn't seem to match up, and it had a new CMP walnut stock. With a little stock work and a better-timed gas cylinder lock, it should make a very decent target rifle. It's likely CMP's stock of "out of the crate" service grades is running very low and it takes time to identity serviceable components and build them into good whole rifles. Plus, from what I've read, a lot of new people have discovered CMP in the past few years, and demand for Garands has gone way up. Their stand down time for Garand sales will probably be long enough to build up stock that could service a buying burst like they saw with the previous batch.
CMP stopped taking orders on Service Grade M1 Garands 9/28/16
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M1 Garand
I got mine a couple weeks ago from CMP and it looks like it was put together from parts. The wood is is old with plenty of character. It has two different stenciled numbers from being in different armories over the years. The trigger assembly looks new, there is no wear on any of the parts and the safety is very stiff.
The receiver is Springfield, the bolt is marked HRA.
I don't care - I finally have my M1 Garand and couldn't be happier. I took it to the range at AGC this last weekend and shot my handloads out of it and couldn't stop smiling like a fool.
Get one while you can.
I got mine a couple weeks ago from CMP and it looks like it was put together from parts. The wood is is old with plenty of character. It has two different stenciled numbers from being in different armories over the years. The trigger assembly looks new, there is no wear on any of the parts and the safety is very stiff.
The receiver is Springfield, the bolt is marked HRA.
I don't care - I finally have my M1 Garand and couldn't be happier. I took it to the range at AGC this last weekend and shot my handloads out of it and couldn't stop smiling like a fool.
Get one while you can.
I put in an order as soon as I saw that most of the SGs leaving the CMP were getting new wood, which was an ominous sign that they were getting close to the bottom of the crate. Got my latest M1 Garand rifle last week, and it was beautiful. Now I'm wishing I'd ordered 2. This could just be a lull until the find some more someplace, but it could be a long wait.
Seems like it is getting harder to find just about any surplus rifle anymore from dealers.
Seems like it is getting harder to find just about any surplus rifle anymore from dealers.
fiveloaves
Active Member
"Seems like it is getting harder to find just about any surplus rifle anymore from dealers."
Classic Arms is my favorite. You can look at their C&R page and count the "in stock" much faster than the "out of stock"
Classic Arms is my favorite. You can look at their C&R page and count the "in stock" much faster than the "out of stock"
Keystone70
MSI Executive Member
Here's the exact markings from the barrel
SA 6535448 1 83 Y10 P M
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Orlando
Active Member
No Garand barrels were manufactured in that late. The 8 is probably a "6" so would have been made in 63
Keystone70
MSI Executive Member
I thought that. The tag said 63 as well. But the stamping on the barrel, I swear says 83. I'll take another look when I get it out in a day or two
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Orlando
Active Member
1957 is the last year Garands were manufactured, 1967 is the last year Garand barrels were made
letmeoutpax
Active Member
My order got to Anniston on Sept 19. Just got an email today saying they received the order which is "on backorder at least 6 months".
I hope the CMP still exists in 6 months..... : (
I hope the CMP still exists in 6 months..... : (
Threeband
The M1 Does My Talking
I hope the Constitution still exists in six months...
My Toy
Ultimate Member
My order was postmarked 9/21. Hope to be hearing from them soon. But 6 months - Wow. If HRC gets elected the CMP probably won't exist in 6 months.
themoose06
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Ha, tell me about it. We'll see what happens post election
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Clifjr
Active Member
I got a letter today from the CMP stating that because my order was received on October 5 it cannot be filled at this time. I had filled it out on the 27th and mailed the next day though it was late in the day when I left it at the post office. That night I seen that they cut off orders on the 28th so I had just a hope and prayer it would go through. The letter goes on to say that they "have over 2000 rifles currently on backorder" and once caught up they will accept orders again but no time table is stated. My order was with the letter also so I will have to resubmit it once they are available again.
My Toy
Ultimate Member
2000 on BO.; holy s--t. I'm pretty sure my order made it under the wire but I may be to old to shoot it if they ever get around to me. What I'd really like to see is CMP start to produce some special grades in 308. If anyone out there in MD Shooter land has one to part with let me know.
rob257
Active Member
Clifjr?..
Maybe this ?..Donno..but a thought. Last thing I do every night is read the WTS thread. Remembered your post...I don't know the seller but his add didn't look at all bad. It appears from his pics his rifle has a lockbar sight on it.
Specs/pics and price on the rifle would be worth my interest in the rifle if I was in the market
Like I said I don't know the seller. Just a 'heads-up' to you.
Rob257
https://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=30014
Maybe this ?..Donno..but a thought. Last thing I do every night is read the WTS thread. Remembered your post...I don't know the seller but his add didn't look at all bad. It appears from his pics his rifle has a lockbar sight on it.
Specs/pics and price on the rifle would be worth my interest in the rifle if I was in the market
Like I said I don't know the seller. Just a 'heads-up' to you.
Rob257
https://www.mdshooters.com/vbclassified.php?do=ad&id=30014
Orlando
Active Member
Odds of receiving a rifle as that one from CMP in todays inventory are very,very slim.
Years ago it wasnt any big deal to get Garands with many early parts in near correct condition but not anymore
letmeoutpax
Active Member
My order showed up in e-store 10/18. Sales dept seems to be catching up. One person who got a 6 month backorder message got his rifle in 1 month.
My Toy
Ultimate Member
What was the postmark date of your order? I sent in an order postmarked 9/21/16 (7 days before the most recent cutoff) and haven't received any confirmation as of today.
letmeoutpax
Active Member
Mailed it 9-15
My Toy
Ultimate Member
9:00 PM tonight: Just got confirmation from CMP of my order for service grade. Order was postmarked 9/21/16. Surprised e-mail showed up in my inbox at 9:00 PM ( they must be working late to process the flood of orders). At least I'm in the queue although I'm hearing it may be a long wait.
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