Question about CMP

[COLT45SA]

Does CMP mark the rifles they sell in any way~?
I have a Rem 513-T and the old gentleman I bought it from didn't give me any of its background/source. The rifle is in super nice mechanical condition and marked "US PROPERTY". It was made in 1940 and its ultra-clean bore looks as if it was shot a very few number of times. The wood certainly shows its age but has no dings, scratches, or gouges.
I'd like to know if this is the condition the CMP rifles are in when they sell them.

 

[Littlecooner]

No, the CMP does not mark the firearms they sell. If it is marked "US Property", there is an excellent chance that it was sold by the CMP as that is the official government program to move firearms in the ownership of the government into ownership of private individuals. They do provide a printed card when you purchase a firearm stating that it was sold by the CMP. That stamp on the firearm shows that a one time is was owned by the Government of the United States. If it has no dings or scratches at all on the stock, there is a possibility it did not come via the CMP. Decades ago, when I purchased on of the first 40x Remingtons from them, after having to work a complete day as a volunteer, unboxing and cleaning M1s, I was allowed to pick out my 40x. On that day I was permitted to look into a crate of boxed firearms, a couple hundred 40x Remingtons stacked one on top of the other in a crate. All had handling dings on the stock from the "not so nice" way of packaging and shipping. I did find an almost unfired one after looking at 40-50 guns. I sold it a long time ago as it did not shoot to my expectations. I hope this helps your understanding of CMP firearms. In that crate of firearms, the conditions varied from great all the way to junk grade. Years ago, they sold unfired Kimbers in the store that were still in the factory shipping container.

 

[243winxb]

Headspace & Rifling, most important.
Can you test fire it, before buying?

GOOGLE- AI Overview
"The "U.S. Property" Remington Model 513-T Matchmaster is a .22 LR bolt-action rifle that was used by the US military for training purposes, particularly during World War II. Rifles purchased by the Army were marked "U.S. PROPERTY" on both the barrel and receiver. These rifles were issued to various entities, including Civil Defense Training, DCM-affiliated clubs, and ROTC units. They feature a heavy barrel, typically 27 inches, and were often fitted with a Redfield peep target rear sight and a ramped front sight. The stock is generally made of walnut, and these rifles are recognizable by their distinctive US Property markings. "

I had a training rifle, a Mossberg 22lr bolt action . Marked lend/lease & proof marked. The lands were almost completely shot out & had excessive headspace. Stock showed much wear. Accuracy was fair. Sold it to a collector.

My friends Rem 513-T was in much better shape, was not US Government marked.

A Remington 581 is an old accurate rifle, if you can find one.