My 1954 CMP M1 Garand

My field-grade Springfield M1 Garand from the CMP. I have no idea why I said "government" instead of "gun", except that it was a hot day and the heat was starting to get to us.

Category:

Sports

Tags:

• 1954
• CMP
• M1
• Garand
• Springfield

[Wdroster]

That one looks pretty nice for a field grade, what did the muzzle and throat gauge at? Thanks for posting your video!

[FargoMarc]

@Wdroster I've actually never checked the the muzzle or throat, although I am curious. For a field grade I am very impressed by the condition

[tellyman6688500]

how come your garand needs to be forward assisted while others bolts go forward so hard they take your thumbs off?

[FargoMarc]

@tellyman6688500 The bolt comes forward pretty hard, I think the way the camera is positioned it looks like I'm pushing it forward. Actually I just give it a sharp rap with the heel of my palm. I've been lucky and avoided "Garand thumb" so far!! (knock on wood!)

[FargoMarc]

@drumtommyful My what an intelligent comment. Run along to bed, Caillou, grown ups are talking.

[bargunner18]

@drumtommyful you sound mad bro ,let me get this through your ignorant head USA = US RIFLE CAL.30 M1 [GARAND]

[mow4cash]

never knew this was a canadian gun stolen by the us goverment

[FargoMarc]

@bwhip I had to wait about 6 weeks. I did get the email announcing they were selling 2000 service grade M1's and now I hear they are nearly all sold out already!!

[bwhip]

@FargoMarc The CMP started selling Service Grade HRAs and SAs again on 1/3/12 (with a price increase). I got my paperwork mailed on 1/4. Now comes the agonizing wait!

[tellyman6688500]

@FargoMarc thats what i meant, the sharp rap as you call it, i call that a forward assist, needed to close the bolt properly. however my dads garand's bolt had to be secured with one hand while loading, and then to remove the hand very fast. he never had any garand thumb either, if done properly its easy to avoid you know. keep on shooting, and happy new year by the way.

[FargoMarc]

@bwhip There's nothing wrong with a field grade, they shoot fine, they just aren't as pretty. I advise everyone to get one while they can. The M1 carbines are gone and they aren't coming back again, someday the Garands will all be gone as well.

[bwhip]

After looking at the prices of the remaining Service Grade "Specials" on the CMP website ($895), the Field Grade HRAs and SAs are starting to look better. I haven't heard if the HRA or SA straight Service Grades will ever be back.