Garands inbound!!

[I_Route]

Sent my order to CMP on the 16th of April. The rifles should be here tomorrow.

2 correct grade. One HRA and the other SA. The SA is supposed to be the high serial number range (5.8M+).

Pics forthcoming.

[fishngrits]

Damn, two corrects! Here is my SA correct, #579xxxx, from another thread: M1 Garand If your two are anything like mine, you will be pleased!

[Tally XD]

I checked into CMP myself but it totally confuses me on just exactly ho you aquire an M1 Garand rifle. Can someone tell me in laymens terms??

[Carnivorous]

...and can you educate a noob the difference between "correct grade" and otherwise? Wikipedia has nothing. Thanks

[afmo]

You have to be a member of a CMP affiliated organization in order to get a CMP Garand. Pretty good deal, you can get a Field Grade Garand for about 500 bucks...My gun club is CMP affiliated, but i can't really afford a Garand right now

[afmo]

Originally Posted by Carnivorous

...and can you educate a noob the difference between "correct grade" and otherwise? Wikipedia has nothing. Thanks

RACK GRADE: (Fair)
Rack Grade Rifles are mechanically the same as Field Grade rifles above, but will show more wear on many of their parts and may have more pitting on the metal parts. Wood will be sound, but well used, with cracks, poor fit, and many dents and gouges. Throat erosion will be 5 or more and muzzle wear may be over a 3 on a muzzle gauge. The overall appearance and condition will generally be rougher than any other grade. Fair condition.


FIELD GRADE: (Fair to Good)
Field Grade Rifles. Most of these rifles have been refinished or rebuilt at least once while in military service and will likely have some parts from other manufacturers. Fair to good condition. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the finish; there may be some minor pitting on the metal parts; wood will be basically sound but may be well used with minor hairline cracks, and many dings, scratches and gouges; wood may not match in color, type of wood or condition. These rifles may have some foreign parts and wood may be Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety. Rifles do not have import marks. Bores will be generally good with only minor imperfections; the barrel crown may be nicked, and the muzzle may gauge more than “3” on muzzle gauge. The Throat Erosion will gauge less than 5 – well within US Army standards. Do not expect rifles in mint condition in this grade.


SERVICE GRADE: (Good to Very Good)
Service Grade Rifles show less wear and better appearance than Field or Rack Grades. Good to very good condition. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the parkerized finish; there may be some minor pitting on the metal parts; wood will be either Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety and will be basically sound but may have minor hairline cracks, dings, scratches and gouges; wood may not match in color or type of wood; bores will be generally good with only minor imperfections; the barrel crown may be nicked, but the muzzle will gauge less than 3 and the throat erosion will gauge less than 5.

CORRECT GRADE: (Very Good to Excellent)
Correct Grade Rifles are similar to the Service Grade (above), but will show less wear and use. Correct Grade rifles will have all correct parts for the date of manufacture with 80% or better overall original metal finish. The stock and handguards will be of walnut and correct for the rifle but will have some dings, dents, scratches and marring of the wood finish. Stocks will have the appropriate original inspector's cartouche. The rifle bore will be very good with no significant defects and with a throat erosion of less than 4 and a muzzle wear of 2 or less. Very good to excellent condition. Limited quantities are occasionally available. Prices start at $950. See tables below.

COLLECTOR GRADE: (Excellent)
Collector Grade Rifles have 95% or better overall original metal finish. Rifle bores are excellent with throat erosion under 3 and muzzle wear of 2 or less. Collector Grade rifles have all original parts as they came from the manufacturer. Wood will have a few handling marks and minor dings and scratches. Stocks have the appropriate inspector's cartouche. Data sheets prepared by CMP armorers are included in the butt trap of each Collector Grade Rifle. Excellent condition - little or no use. Limited quantities are occasionally available. Prices start at $1400. See tables below.

[fishngrits]

Originally Posted by Tally XD

I checked into CMP myself but it totally confuses me on just exactly ho you aquire an M1 Garand rifle. Can someone tell me in laymens terms??

Go to their website, CMP Home, read the list of requirements, and download your order forms. I sent a copy of my birth certificate as proof of citizenship, a copy of my Garand Collector's Association card as proof of belonging to a CMP affiliated club, and a copy of my C&R FFL to fulfill the shooting requirement. Fill out your order forms. Mail them off and wait. That's how easy it is, except for the waiting part.

[Carnivorous]

Thanks!

[aggiedave05]

How do you decide what grade to get? I realize it is a personal decision, but I "just want to have one." Any reason not to just pick up a $595 service grade SA as opposed to the correct grade for almost twice as much or even a field grade for $500?

[jtkratzer]

Looking forward to the pics.