CMP M1 Garand

daNattyFatty · Apr 21, 2014

I have paperwork filled out and ready to go if the SA service grades ever go back up for sale.

I probably should've bought in the reverse order.....SA then HRA. Oh well. I'm very pleased with my HRA service grade.

Alphabrew · Apr 21, 2014

Crap, my passport is expired. I'll have to get that taken care of before I order :sad20:

Augie · Apr 21, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Crap, my passport is expired. I'll have to get that taken care of before I order

Pretty sure a Passport is not a requirement,don't remember all the requirements but that wasn't one.

Jim12 · Apr 21, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Crap, my passport is expired. I'll have to get that taken care of before I order

Not your only option.
From CMP ordering docs:

"1. U.S. Citizenship and Age: You must provide a copy of a
U.S. birth certificate, passport, proof of naturalization,
or any official government document that shows birth
in the U.S. or otherwise states citizenship as U.S. A
drivers license is proof of age, but IS NOT proof of U.S.
citizenship. A copy of a military ID (active, reserve, guard,
retired) will serve as proof of U.S. citizenship. A copy of
law enforcement ID (active or retired) will serve as proof
of U.S. citizenship."

Alphabrew · Apr 21, 2014

Cool, maybe I have some birth document at home to prove I am one of Obama's slaves.

Dave91 · Apr 21, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Cool, maybe I have some birth document at home to prove I am one of Obama's slaves.

You already have a C&R license to fulfill the shooting activity requirement so you're pretty much good to go. You need to join one of their approved organizations. You can just join the Garand Collectors Association for $25 bucks and they notify the CMP for you.

Alphabrew · Apr 21, 2014

Dave91 said:
You already have a C&R license to fulfill the shooting activity requirement so you're pretty much good to go. You need to join one of their approved organizations. You can just join the Garand Collectors Association for $25 bucks and they notify the CMP for you.

I already joined GCA and have a copy of my paid membership invoice. The only thing holding me from sending the CMP app today is the proof of citizenship.

Yingpin · Apr 21, 2014

Jim12 said:
Not your only option.
From CMP ordering docs:

"1. U.S. Citizenship and Age: You must provide a copy of a
U.S. birth certificate, passport, proof of naturalization,
or any official government document that shows birth
in the U.S. or otherwise states citizenship as U.S. A
drivers license is proof of age, but IS NOT proof of U.S.
citizenship. A copy of a military ID (active, reserve, guard,
retired) will serve as proof of U.S. citizenship. A copy of
law enforcement ID (active or retired) will serve as proof
of U.S. citizenship."

I have to double check but I think I used my expired passport for my last order in August 2013 and received my M1 with no issue. It does not say that it has to be active for the passport, just proof.

I actually mailed my order off today for the HRA and used the same docs.

Abulg1972 · Apr 21, 2014

05dodgedaytona said:
It would be nice to have a Springfield to go with the A3. Other then that I probably won't buy another M1 unless they find some field grades. This will just be a safe queen like the A3 and all my other milsurps.

You should shoot it! I have one that's pretty much just like your rifle. I bought the HRA special when they were in, and it's one of my favorite rifles to shoot. It is super accurate.

Yingpin · Apr 21, 2014

Alphabrew said:
Crap, my passport is expired. I'll have to get that taken care of before I order

I confirmed that my last order and my order that went out today used a copy of my expired passport for proof of citizenship. I also found this on the CMP forum.

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an expired passport is still proof of US citizenship. valid

Send those papers in Alphabrew!

Alphabrew · Apr 21, 2014

Yingpin said:
I confirmed that my last order and my order that went out today used a copy of my expired passport for proof of citizenship. I also found this on the CMP forum.

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an expired passport is still proof of US citizenship. valid

Send those papers in Alphabrew!

Kick ass!

Threeband · Apr 21, 2014

They have access to the GCA membership rolls, updated weekly I believe. For my first order, long ago, on the "Club Membership" line, I wrote "GCA: see database".

Now I use my Monumental Rifle & Pistol Club membership. I just e-mail them a scan of my membership badge every year.

Oldcarjunkie · Apr 21, 2014

Very Nice

Mendozaco · Apr 21, 2014

Congrats... It's a beauty..

Enjoy your new toy and go out and shoot her. I remember firing my first clip and remembered that I could not stop smiling of joy when the clip flew out. It''s a wonderful indescribable experience and you deserve it.

But, you will encounter a problem with the your M1 Garand and the same problem we all have in common. You just CANNOT just own one. You need more than one. Some of the fellows in this forum own several and they add a new piece every year. Ken792 has more than six and the dude is not stopping. They are addictive and hard to pass on. I brought my first one in December and ordered a second one from CMP in March.

This weekend is going to be nice. Go out and have fun!!

Alphabrew · Apr 21, 2014

I'm mailing the app tomorrow (Tuesday). Should I get the service grade or special grade?

Threeband · Apr 21, 2014

Get 2 of each, just to be sure.

Oldcarjunkie · Apr 21, 2014

Alphabrew said:
I'm mailing the app tomorrow (Tuesday). Should I get the service grade or special grade?

If you get the service grade and you are not happy with it, hit me up. I'd buy it. Can never have too many m1's .

Augie · Apr 22, 2014

I have always requested Service grades except back when they had Correct grades. On the Service grade orders a would put a yellow sticky note requesting original wood and I always got original stocks,keep in mind if you do that you may get a pretty banged up stock but I have always preferred original wood.
Sure wish they still had Correct grades,those were some beautiful rifles.

Alphabrew · Apr 22, 2014

Augie said:
I have always requested Service grades except back when they had Correct grades. On the Service grade orders a would put a yellow sticky note requesting original wood and I always got original stocks,keep in mind if you do that you may get a pretty banged up stock but I have always preferred original wood.
Sure wish they still had Correct grades,those were some beautiful rifles.

Think I saw a CMP correct grade at Shooters Discount awhile ago. I'll get a service grade this time (the OP's looks awesome) and maybe keep my eyes peeled for another maker/grade later on.

TomisinMd · Apr 22, 2014

That is one nice looking rifle! Now on my bucket list.

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