I told everyone that this was a "Christmas gift from my uncle" which, in a way it was. I ordered this from the CMP the first week in December. I expected it around February but it showed up Christmas Eve. How's that for a government agency?
Posted on 12/27/2009 5:36:29 PM PST by atomic_dog
Gentlemen,
May I present my newest acquisition. A genuine "service grade" M1 Garand.
I told everyone that this was a "Christmas gift from my uncle" which, in a way it was. I ordered this from the CMP the first week in December. I expected it around February but it showed up Christmas Eve. How's that for a government agency?
Take another look at this bad boy.
All I wanted was a shooter but this gun is beautiful. The stock is a little off but a little Tung oil will fix that right up. I am posting this for a reason. The word is that this is one of a bunch recently returned to the US from the Greek Air Force that were hardly every used and after looking at this one I believe it.
It's a postwar Springfield produced 1955-57. What a deal. $595 plus $22.96 shipping and even in California FedEx drops it off at your front door. I had been thinking about getting one of the since the late 70's and am I glad I waited until now to pull the trigger (heh). If you're a Vet you're pretty much good to go on getting one of these. If you've been thinking about getting one the time will never be better. Go to a gun show and see what these go for. You know you want one. Don't put it off any longer. They also have the Greek HXP 30-06 coming in the January. This is your chance. Go for it!
sweet...
Nice.
Very cool!
SWEET!
That is just a beaut! What a nice Christmas surprise!
Mind walking everybody through the steps required to get one of these bad boys ordered?
Excellent.
An awesome rifle!!
Followup shots are a bit tough, but they sure are capable of getting it done with the first one.
Good looking rifle. Got two service grade rifles in the 60s for $110 each, and two Nat. Match for $150 each. Needless to say, I no longer have them, went to a bolt gun for compitition. Great rifle though, except when you get an “M1 thumb”. An easy rifle to accurize, well worth the trouble. Good luck and have fun.
I hate you.
Seriously, congratulations on the new baby.
Keep your paperwork/box etc....it will give it more value in the future....
May you have as much enjoyment from yours as I do mine. Fulton-Armory.com is a useful website for M1 parts & Accessories.
That’s a grand Garand!
I picked my out at the North Store in February:
It's a superb rifle. I'm sure you'll enjoy yours.
Start practicing ...
http://www.paloverde.org/rotc/afjrotc/html/manual_of_arms.HTM
It’s esier with a fixed bayonet.
obligatory M-1 ping
That’s a fine looking rifle. Now, how many thousand rounds did you order?
GRRRRRR... beat me to it. ;)
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