@1995marines you need proof of marksmanship (hunting license, etc...), club affiliation (lots of clubs count, if you aren't in one that does it's $15 to join their club), and US Passport. I believe that's it.
@RichfromNH No problem. Don't forget that you can get them to send you one in the mail for basically the same price as long as you meet their requirements (easy).
how do you know a good M1 when you find it im new to the M1 and after handling my brothers im out to get one of my own but know very little about them anyone have any tips and whats this gauging i keep hearing about?
@Forbidenangel0 When you are selecting a garand you want to make sure that you gauge the throat and the muzzle. They have all of the tools necessary at the CMP. A throat that gauges less than 4 and muzzle that gauges less than 3 will be a good shooter. There are usually quite a few that gauge less than two in both categories, you just have to look around.
If you want one that couldve been used in WW2 you want to make sure its got a serial number thats less than 3.8 million if its springfield
@Forbidenangel0 You can tell if it's an original stock by looking for a circle with a P in it...I believe most M1 serial numbers are posted online so you can tell what month and year it was manufactured...I know Springfield Armory has it...I'd also get a bore light(fiber optics) for like $8-10 and stick it in the chamber and check the quality of the barrel inside...obviously make certain it's unloaded first. Also, if you're going to shoot modern .30-06s in it, get a gas vent...
@Forbidenangel0 modern stuff may be too strong and damage the op rod(the thing that opens the chamber and makes it semi-auto). Surplus stuff is difficult to come by so the $40 on the gas vent was worth it compared to dropping $150-200 for a new op rod... And do NOT put your finger or thumb in the breach until you are used to opening and closing it...I know how to do it and I once slipped up and slammed my thumb...luckily it only clipped and I got my thumb out as opposed to a direct hit. Pain.
@Lumotaku The CMP has to purchase everything they sell, I don't believe any of it is given. There are some beaters there but in my opinion they are all worth far more than what you pay. The garands are a beautiful well-crafted gun. Good luck finding one cheaper!
Not exactly. The rifes like 1903's, 1917, Garands are all from the US Army. The rifles are turned back over to the Army from the lend lease program from countries like Denmark, Greece and ROTC units VFW orgs etc. All rifles declared as surplus are stored and released from the Anniston Deopt in AL to the CMP.
The CMP then sells the rifles for a FAIR MARKET price as stipulated in the CMP Charter.
The CMP does purchase ammo etc like the current offering of Greek HXP.
Actually, very good. My suggestion is that you send in an order and request a WWII era serial numbered rifle. They're not all that busy right now, and turn around time is about 3 weeks on ordered Garands.
@NEdrumMajor1 Well, your going to be able to choose a field or rack grade. If you want a world war to gun your are going to need to get a springfield armory M1 with a serial number under 3.8 million. They don't have any SA rack grades in right now so field grade is your best bet. They have a lot of good field grades. Just find one that looks ok to you and gauges well. You'll know when you find her!
what requirements do you need to purchase ammo and m1 grand from there?
1995marines 4 months ago
@1995marines you need proof of marksmanship (hunting license, etc...), club affiliation (lots of clubs count, if you aren't in one that does it's $15 to join their club), and US Passport. I believe that's it.
walleyealx 4 months ago
that is quite a ways from where i am in Ohio but I think it would be a trip well spent.
finessewes9119 7 months ago
Where is this located?
RichfromNH 9 months ago
@RichfromNH Port Clinton, OH at Camp Perry. There's also one in Anniston Alabama
walleyealx 9 months ago
@walleyealx Not close to NH. Doh! thanks!
RichfromNH 9 months ago
@RichfromNH No problem. Don't forget that you can get them to send you one in the mail for basically the same price as long as you meet their requirements (easy).
walleyealx 9 months ago
@walleyealx Oh, thanks! I already have one but being in a room with that many M1s is rather appealing. I love my M1.
RichfromNH 9 months ago
So this is what happens when you die and go to heaven? :}
jimbob2077 11 months ago
Ah the CMP NORTH. Too Bad ole Geroge Ball passed away he was a great person to chat with at the store.
cbarsonfire 11 months ago
i reallyu wish you picked up a garand or too so that everyone wathcing this could see what the wood is liike
39ctg 1 year ago
is this what heaven will look like?
airsoftrules987 1 year ago
@airsoftrules987 agreed that is heaven i want to go there!
ajonz9213 1 year ago
how do you know a good M1 when you find it im new to the M1 and after handling my brothers im out to get one of my own but know very little about them anyone have any tips and whats this gauging i keep hearing about?
Forbidenangel0 1 year ago
@Forbidenangel0 When you are selecting a garand you want to make sure that you gauge the throat and the muzzle. They have all of the tools necessary at the CMP. A throat that gauges less than 4 and muzzle that gauges less than 3 will be a good shooter. There are usually quite a few that gauge less than two in both categories, you just have to look around.
If you want one that couldve been used in WW2 you want to make sure its got a serial number thats less than 3.8 million if its springfield
walleyealx 1 year ago
@Forbidenangel0 You can tell if it's an original stock by looking for a circle with a P in it...I believe most M1 serial numbers are posted online so you can tell what month and year it was manufactured...I know Springfield Armory has it...I'd also get a bore light(fiber optics) for like $8-10 and stick it in the chamber and check the quality of the barrel inside...obviously make certain it's unloaded first. Also, if you're going to shoot modern .30-06s in it, get a gas vent...
RichfromNH 9 months ago
@Forbidenangel0 modern stuff may be too strong and damage the op rod(the thing that opens the chamber and makes it semi-auto). Surplus stuff is difficult to come by so the $40 on the gas vent was worth it compared to dropping $150-200 for a new op rod... And do NOT put your finger or thumb in the breach until you are used to opening and closing it...I know how to do it and I once slipped up and slammed my thumb...luckily it only clipped and I got my thumb out as opposed to a direct hit. Pain.
RichfromNH 9 months ago
how do they justify the prices on rifles they are given by the goverment and some are in really sad condition.
Lumotaku 1 year ago
@Lumotaku The CMP has to purchase everything they sell, I don't believe any of it is given. There are some beaters there but in my opinion they are all worth far more than what you pay. The garands are a beautiful well-crafted gun. Good luck finding one cheaper!
walleyealx 1 year ago
@walleyealx
Not exactly. The rifes like 1903's, 1917, Garands are all from the US Army. The rifles are turned back over to the Army from the lend lease program from countries like Denmark, Greece and ROTC units VFW orgs etc. All rifles declared as surplus are stored and released from the Anniston Deopt in AL to the CMP.
The CMP then sells the rifles for a FAIR MARKET price as stipulated in the CMP Charter.
The CMP does purchase ammo etc like the current offering of Greek HXP.
cbarsonfire 11 months ago
So sad that the CMP has no more carbines
MCGCRifleman 1 year ago
what are that chances of getting a service grade made during the war?
TwiceRecorded 1 year ago
@TwiceRecorded
Actually, very good. My suggestion is that you send in an order and request a WWII era serial numbered rifle. They're not all that busy right now, and turn around time is about 3 weeks on ordered Garands.
yamati150 1 year ago
That looks like a fun adventure, I'd love to visit the CMP one day.
FargoMarc 1 year ago
Interesting National Match Garands at the end. I would liked to have picked one out, but the SG they sent me is nice.
tjh141994 1 year ago
4 more? lol I just can't to get one. My range is $450-500 for my Garand for reenacting, what do you suggest as to the grade?
NEdrumMajor1 1 year ago
@NEdrumMajor1 Well, your going to be able to choose a field or rack grade. If you want a world war to gun your are going to need to get a springfield armory M1 with a serial number under 3.8 million. They don't have any SA rack grades in right now so field grade is your best bet. They have a lot of good field grades. Just find one that looks ok to you and gauges well. You'll know when you find her!
walleyealx 1 year ago
@walleyealx Thanks alot for the advise, can't wait to find her in a couple of weeks!
NEdrumMajor1 1 year ago
What grade of M1 did you end up getting and how much did it cost you? I'm going in a couple of weeks to get one and I can't wait!
NEdrumMajor1 1 year ago
@NEdrumMajor1 Well I ended up getting a WW2 era field grade springfield M1 that gauged better than a Service grade would.
On subsequent visits I've purchased 4 more of the same.
walleyealx 1 year ago