86,000 Philipino Garands

[Blacksmith101]

This is why I've been steadily buying a Garand every year for a while. Didn't this year, but might next year. That Correct Grade I'm sitting on should appreciate nicely.

Isn't that a bit uncomfortable? Or do the correct grades have more padding than the service and field grades? Sitting on a rack grade you are liable to get splinters.

 

[lazarus]

No HQL is needed to buy a Garand from CMP.

Did I read it right earlier it just takes a hunter's safety certification and a membership in one of the various approved clubs?

 

[Armadillofz1]

Did I read it right earlier it just takes a hunter's safety certification and a membership in one of the various approved clubs?

i believe so. I used my CCW and a $14 membership to M1 collectors.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Did I read it right earlier it just takes a hunter's safety certification and a membership in one of the various approved clubs?

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

Marksmanship or other Firearms Related Activity:

You must provide proof of participation in a marksmanship related activity or otherwise show familiarity with the safe handling of firearms and range procedures. Your marksmanship related activity does not have to be with highpower rifles; it can be with smallbore rifles, pistols, air guns or shotguns. Proof of marksmanship participation can be provided by documenting any of the following:

Current or past military service.
Current or past law enforcement service
Participation in a rifle, pistol, air gun or shotgun competition (provide copy of results bulletin).
Completion of a marksmanship clinic that included live fire training (provide a copy of the certificate of completion or a statement from the instructor).
Distinguished, Instructor, or Coach status.
Concealed Carry License.
Firearms Owner Identification Cards that included live fire training.(HQL should work) - FFL or C&R license.
Completion of a Hunter Safety Course that included live fire training.
Certification from range or club official or law enforcement officer witnessing shooting activity. Complete the CMP Marksmanship Form to certify your range firing and the required marksmanship related activity for an individual to purchase from the CMP.

No proof of marksmanship required if over age 60. Proof of club membership and citizenship required for all ages. NOTE: Proof of marksmanship activity is not required for purchase of ammunition, parts, publications or memorabilia.

My added emphasis in black and red!

 

[lazarus]

Awesome, thanks! Now just time to convince my wife I love her dearly and would be eternally grateful to own a nice mildly blemished piece of history.

 

[mcbruzdzinski]

Maryland State Rifle and Pistol Association is affiliated with CMP. Annual membership $30.00.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Awesome, thanks! Now just time to convince my wife I love her dearly and would be eternally grateful to own a nice mildly blemished piece of history.

Once you find out how easy it is they are like potato chips , bet you can't just have one...

 

[Mike OTDP]

Isn't that a bit uncomfortable? Or do the correct grades have more padding than the service and field grades? Sitting on a rack grade you are liable to get splinters.

It came with a nice case and paperwork

 

[Melnic]

Filipino Garands?
What happened to all the decommissioned 1911a1s?

 

[Blacksmith101]

Filipino Garands?
What happened to all the decommissioned 1911a1s?

10/15/16 An update on the 1911’s…

The CMP is NOT authorized to receive or disburse the 1911s at this point. We have not yet received the approval required from the Secretary of the Army by the legislation.

Thank you,
Mark Johnson
Chief Operating Officer

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/

 

[Drmsparks]

since we have gotten a new president hopefully that last post is out of date....

 

[Armadillofz1]

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[Blacksmith101]

since we have gotten a new president hopefully that last post is out of date....

That is what is currently on the CMP web site, see the link. Hopefully it will change soon but I suspect the acting Secretary of the Army has been busy with other things for the moment and is waiting on Trumps choice to be confirmed by the Senate.
https://www.armytimes.com/articles/...my-doctor-mark-green-as-secretary-of-the-army

Blame the Democrats for holding up the CMP 1911's.

 

[Blacksmith101]

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That is about 100 Garands!

 

[kingfish]

I wouldn't be getting too excited. The days of the bargain cmp garand are gone. These will probably be in mediocre condition considering the years of humidity they've been subjected to and I doubt the cmp will reduce their prices much if at all. I think the cmp has learned they can get more for their rifles than the $300 some they were getting for those very nice service grade H&Rs they were selling.

 

[MilsurpDan]

Blame the Democrats for holding up the CMP 1911's.

Wasn't John McCain recently trying to slip a clause into a bill that would've turned all the M1911's and a bunch of other surplus rifles into scrap?

I already have plenty of other reasons to hate McCain, but that one's the icing on the cake if it's true. He's no better than a Demonrat in my opinion.

 

[Blacksmith101]

Wasn't John McCain recently trying to slip a clause into a bill that would've turned all the M1911's and a bunch of other surplus rifles into scrap?

I already have plenty of other reasons to hate McCain, but that one's the icing on the cake if it's true. He's no better than a Demonrat in my opinion.

RINO McCain like the other GOP RINO's is nothing better than Democrat Lite.

 

[Oldcarjunkie]

I don't hold much hope for the condition. Wouldn't b surprise if lots are stripped for parts. I could go for a bare reciever or two though.

this is what im thinking and then maybe i can get a receiver cheap enough to do a BM59 build, if the garands are decent i might buy a few to add with the rest but somehow i think they will be on the rough side.

 

[iH8DemLibz]

They should be sold as is.

No refurbishing of any kind.

Leave them the hell alone and sell them as pieces of history.

 

[JMintzer]

They should be sold as is.

No refurbishing of any kind.

Leave them the hell alone and sell them as pieces of history.

The want to make sure they're safe and functional...

Plus, they've all been rebuilt, multiple times, so there is little "history" involved...