WTB M1 Garand, Carbine, 03, 03a3
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danny
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On the private market, $800.00 wil probably limit you to getting one that not too many people want that is on the level of some of the ones sold recently by the CMP, ones that I call "Relic Grade". The receivers can look like they were buried, having significant/major rust damage, sometimes as much as holes rusted through receiver legs, edges of the receiver significantly chewed off by rust rotting, etc. I wouldn't expect much at even $1200.00. You might get lucky to find one that is decent at the prices you mention, IF you watch Armslist religiously for one that has been posted by someone that has no idea of current prices, then be prepared to act on it immediately, maybe with sketchy to little information in the listing. It will be a labor of love, a hunting expedition that may take significant waiting.
Danny
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GotRDid
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The Classifieds on CMP site has nearly daily offerings of very nice rifles for sale by participants. Many have CMP provenance as well. I have bought and sold through that site for decades. You are not far from Anniston South Store and TMP-Talladega Marksmanship Park. I would suggest you go check out TMP to put hands on some of the best available rifles.
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danny
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A lot of guys will absolutely not buy from the CMP.The Classifieds on CMP site has nearly daily offerings of very nice rifles for sale by participants. Many have CMP provenance as well. I have bought and sold through that site for decades. You are not far from Anniston South Store and TMP-Talladega Marksmanship Park. I would suggest you go check out TMP to put hands on some of the best available rifles.
Parts For Sale or Trade - CMP Forums
If you have parts to trade, or are lookingto trade for a specific part to make your rifle complete - post it here.forums.thecmp.org
CMP Talladega Pro Shop - Civilian Marksmanship Program
The CMP Talladega Pro Shop provides a selection of M1 Garands, ammunition, scopes, marksmanship-related apparel and CMP memorabilia.CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park - Civilian Marksmanship Program
The CMP Talladega Marksmanship Park is a 500-acre facility for rifle, pistol and shotgun competition and educational opportunities.
Danny
snert
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why?
danny
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Because that's the CMP making them look like trained and obedient Circus dogs "jumping through hoops" as they call it. They are willing to pay more on the open market not to. I never really worried about that, even back when it took more to buy from the CMP. I just did what needed to be done and got my CMP M1s.
Danny
danny
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Those that won't buy from the CMP are calling whatever you have to do to buy from the CMP "Circus Tricks/jumping through hoops", no matter what it is, simple, not simple, difficult. It's all "jumping through hoops" if they are doing something other than going to their local gunshop and handing over cash. No matter what you and I think about it, that's what they think about it.
Danny
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