Anybody decided to take the plunge? The pickens are slim but I decided to take a chance for the hell of it. Need a good project for the winter months anyhow, what better fun.
FIELD GRADE M1's
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stu929
M1 Addict
A field grade can be a great find or can be a little disappointing. Either way price wise if you dont like it you could sell it and get your money back pretty easily around here.
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303_enfield
Ultimate Member
Take the drive to the North Store an pick your own! Worth the trip, just a long drive from OC.
stu929
M1 Addict
5hrs 45 min from Hagerstown. Great trip ive enjoyed picking out several by hand and given the choice of a FG would always prefer hand picked.
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I think after I'm done deer hunting I'm going to head to the north store after the weather breaks, for now I'll go luck of the draw to bide some time.
Clifjr
Active Member
I took the plunge last week, mailed my order for one on Tuesday evening. Havn't heard anything and nothing on the estore yet but I expect next week i'll see some activity. On the CMP forums I see some that were overnighted are saying grade c receivers with some pitting & reparked but overall a nice riffle. Also being reported on the CMP forums the south store got some nice inventory Thursday with correct & collector grade M1's, some 1903a3's along with the other grade M1's and its being reported that the north store may be receiving some of the same soon.
yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
I have ordered 2 or3 Field grades over the past couple years. Highly unimpressed with them. The stocks are almost always chewed up, the receivers have been scrubbed with light markings and then parked. Barrels are usually a replacement. Parts are usually very light in finish. I personally will never purchase another field grade, I will stick with service grades or better.
With that said, I no longer own any field grades as I have let them all go. I highly prefer original finish Garands and with original barrels is a plus. My .02 cents, fwiw
With that said, I no longer own any field grades as I have let them all go. I highly prefer original finish Garands and with original barrels is a plus. My .02 cents, fwiw
We'll see, for 630 bucks I'm not going to complain for a beater. It'll be fun going through it tidying it up and re-barreling if necessary. The last field grade I ordered was about 10 years ago for about 400 bucks I think and it was like new and those days are way over. I gave it to my buddies 90 year old dad. This one I'll give to my youngest son when he makes it home sometime.
CasualObserver
Who Observes the Observer
My experience was different. The ones I got a few years ago were nice. Good numbers throat/muzzle and nice USGI stocks. Closer to Service Grade then Rack Grade, that's for sure. In fact, I started ordering Field Grade instead of Service Grade at the time since I didn't want any more with new CMP stocks. However, following the CMP forum lately it seems like more and more folks are saying they are seeing refinished receivers and numbers that are solidly field grade or closer to rack grade then service grade. Its all a gamble when you mail order of course...
CruncherBlock
Active Member
- Mar 29, 2016
- 596
Do they have the same requirements for purchase if you show up instead of mail order? For example, do I have to be a member of a club?
Clifjr
Active Member
Got my DBU email today and it shows in the e-store but that is all. I'll post pics when I get it hopefully next week.
CasualObserver
Who Observes the Observer
Yes, requirements are the same either way. Club requirement isn't a big deal. Multiple online ones you can join.
Case added today, you never know what your going to get! I know what I wont be getting when my wife has to stay home all day.......... the keys to the ammo cabinet.
Blacksmith101
Grumpy Old Man
- Jun 22, 2012
- 22,293
When they get ready to ship the SN will show on your order so then you can look up the born on date while waiting for delivery.
Yeah, I think the anticipation is as much fun as actually getting whats in the box.This time around I ordered a Criterion barrel in lieu of what has been recently reported for condition. I don't want to say I hope It's not needed,but somehow it doesn't bother me if it's worn because of the enjoyment factor. Then the decision making process will be underway after some field testing has been done.
yellowsled
Retired C&R Addict
Im not in the market for any right now, but if I was I would hold out for a service grade.
I received a service grade a short time before my last order for the FG and was more than satisfied for what was delivered but it was comparable to Field grades I picked up in the past. Until more shake loose it seems as if most who cant make it to the SS arent going to have a choice but to hold out or investigate private sales. I don't mind a project rifle from CMP if that's the case and it needs some tlc. I looked at parts kits from Tony and Sarco and they're out of site for the production numbers of rifles that were produced making it a little more difficult to build a rifle from the parts bin or donor drill rifles. This will more than likely be the last one for me anyhow unless I build a living history or subversive variant from the dreaded (ugh) CAI cast receiver.
Clifjr
Active Member
chompers
Active Member
- Nov 8, 2012
- 109
That looks excellent. Looking forward to mine even if it's more of a beater and a mutt.
Order received: 11/28
DBU: 12/14
Order number: 633661
Order received: 11/28
DBU: 12/14
Order number: 633661
I could only be so lucky! Looks like a good buy for $630 to me!
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