CMP got some Field Grades

[ddeck]

Looks like CMP just got some new field grades....$800

M1 Garand - Civilian Marksmanship Program

M1 Garand rifles sold by CMP are authentic U.S. Government rifles that have been thoroughly inspected, with a variety of available grades.

thecmp.org

 

[jakeroub]

I would never mail order a field or rack grade. Especially now. Too much of a risk.

Full disclosure: I did once order a field grade, about 5? years ago. I was happy with what I got, but that was when the quality of rifles being shipped was generally a lot better than what has been seen lately.

 

[42!]

I'm thinking it's time for another road trip to CMP south in November

 

[majspud]

If you drive there, do you still have to complete all the mail order paperwork?
t

 

[42!]

If you drive there, do you still have to complete all the mail order paperwork?
t

There is paperwork, most of it has nothing to do with the shipping part.

You do get a coupon to go do some shooting at the marksmanship center

 

[ddeck]

And now looks like they have lowered the limit to 6 rifles per year.

How many M1 rifles may I purchase per year? - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Effective October 1, 2023, the CMP’s new yearly limit on M1 Garands will be 6 per calendar year. If you have already purchased 6-8 M1 Garands in calendar year 2023, you will not be allowed to purchase more M1 Garands until January 2024. Any serial numbered item concerning M1 Garands counts...

thecmp.org

 

[Mountain]

I would never mail order a field or rack grade. Especially now. Too much of a risk.

Full disclosure: I did once order a field grade, about 5? years ago. I was happy with what I got, but that was when the quality of rifles being shipped was generally a lot better than what has been seen lately.

Totally agree. Last batch of FG's mostly had pitted receivers. Serviceable, but pitted. Current condition? Who knows. Folks on the CMP forum will probably give some updates once they begin to ship. If these are Philippine returns they are probably going to be rough. A few years back I ordered a FG and it was terrible- I thought it probably should have been a Rack grade at best. It became a donor for a match rifle build so no biggie but otherwise I would have been very disappointed. It was most likely a Turkish return.

I jumped at the chance to grab some Service Grades when they were last available and sold a couple here on the forum. They were Danish returns with receivers in fantastic condition.

Personally, I would only buy one of the FG's if I were at one of the stores and could get my hands on it.

 

[dw617]

They had Field Grades at the CMP Store during the Nationals last month.... None really stood out and tbh, I would be disappointed to receive one in Mail Order.

They did have some nice Service Grades out though. Most were Danish returns, as evidenced by the VAR barrels. I almost pulled the trigger on one.

Buying mail order M1s from the CMP definitely peaked a few years ago, if not longer. We're left with scraps now. Unless you can get to a store, think before you mail order. That being said, an Expert Grade is a safe bet because it's essentially a new production M1.

 

[mac1911]

Dont forget a good amount of the grading comes from ME and TE numbers

 

[Maninblue1861]

Ones I've seen posted recently look like Swiss cheese with pitting

 

[Mountain]

Ones I've seen posted recently look like Swiss cheese with pitting

That's been an issue the last couple years. Some get lucky but most are pitted. Danish return Service Grades had very nice receivers. I'm down to my last of four Danes. Probably will keep the last and rotate into my M1 match shooting.

 

[Tallahassee]

Worked late the other day, and came home to a field grade. SA six digit serial number. Haven't stripped it down yet.

 

[Tallahassee]

Upon further inspection, she is definitely well used and a little sloppy. But, the old girl shoots fairly well! According to the serial number it was made in April 1942 (if I looked that up correctly). The barrel is marked 2-44. This is only my second one, but no marks on the stock except a "P" in a circle under the grip and the numbers 3074 inside the stock.

Shit, I want to order another one already.