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Questions about M1 Garand from a novice
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I received my M1 yesterday!
The only reason I received it now was because I was told that if I was willing to "accept" a Springfield I could get one sooner - they were processing orders from April as of two weeks ago. As soon as I said "hell yea" they shipped the rifle in a couple of days!
I haven't spent a lot of time checking it out, but it looks to be in great shape. The serial number puts the rifle (I'm sure just the receiver) as manufactured in June 1942.
I did not know that I was going to get a hard case, one enbloc and the DVD "America's rifle - the M1 Garand". I'm very excited to shoot the gun, but I'll probably have to wait a few weeks because of my knee surgery.
Couple of questions: I'd love to find a multi-tool for dis-assembly and cleaning, and the leather slings look like a great match for the gun (as I saw on the DVD). Anyone know where I can buy these items?
The only reason I received it now was because I was told that if I was willing to "accept" a Springfield I could get one sooner - they were processing orders from April as of two weeks ago. As soon as I said "hell yea" they shipped the rifle in a couple of days!
I haven't spent a lot of time checking it out, but it looks to be in great shape. The serial number puts the rifle (I'm sure just the receiver) as manufactured in June 1942.
I did not know that I was going to get a hard case, one enbloc and the DVD "America's rifle - the M1 Garand". I'm very excited to shoot the gun, but I'll probably have to wait a few weeks because of my knee surgery.
Couple of questions: I'd love to find a multi-tool for dis-assembly and cleaning, and the leather slings look like a great match for the gun (as I saw on the DVD). Anyone know where I can buy these items?
i had the exact same experience, put in for an H&R field grade, got an e-mail "do you want a springfield instead?" Two days later at my house but no DVD
Nope! if you just requested an RM1SERVICE, they'll take whatever is on the top of the stack.
It's too bad you didn't get a DVD - I didn't notice mine under the foam until mac1911 told me to look there for it, still haven't gotten a chance to watch it.
I didn't specify at all - just asked for a service grade rifle initially. Once you have an email from your customer service rep, just email him/her back - they were very responsive for me.
Very nice, mine is a 1944 springfield, just took it to the CMP shoot on Sunday at Hanson, it shoots much better than I do, hopefully with practice I'll be able to wield its full potential. you'll love it.
Nice rifle!
I think I got a bolt and chamber brush tool a from Fulton Armory. These are very handy to have. It's a repro, but the originals are hard to find and when I did find them they were going for crazy prices.
Check gunboards's trader forum for an original leather sling. Fair priced WW2 dated M1907 slings are still out there if you have some patience.
I think I got a bolt and chamber brush tool a from Fulton Armory. These are very handy to have. It's a repro, but the originals are hard to find and when I did find them they were going for crazy prices.
Check gunboards's trader forum for an original leather sling. Fair priced WW2 dated M1907 slings are still out there if you have some patience.
dhuze
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i had the exact same experience, put in for an H&R field grade, got an e-mail "do you want a springfield instead?" Two days later at my house but no DVD
Did you look under the foam in the rifle case? Thats where they put them.
I found this on Amazon: http://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B00DFAQG78/ref=ox_sc_act_title_3?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=ATSQ5DT6W1CGC it looks like original issue M3A1 combo tool - and the comments seem to back it up!
If you plan on getting a new op rod spring from Orion 7 at some point, they sell a repro M3A1 combo tool for about $26 you could tack on to your order. http://www.m1garand.com/store/m1_garand_m3a1_combination_tool.html
http://www.m1garand.com/store/m1_garand_accessories.html
Just about everything you need. As for slings. Want one for looks there are many reproductions. Want one for function http://www.m1garand.com/store/m1_garand_accessories.html
Want one for actual shooting get the service rifle sling or a usgi web sling.
I think it is usually within about 10 days that you get the email but it varies. Google CMP new order timeline - you'll get a forum thread on the cmp forums that gives you a good idea of the timeline for things. You are very lucky, to have put in your order when you did, mine took almost exactly 3 months from when they received my forms to when I got my rifle, lately with the switch to RM1Service it looks like some orders are getting processed in closer to 1 month.
Reading is deep in liberal territory... But my LTC is still valid so thanks
I plan on shooting it - thanks for the link!
I don't have the exact number of days, but the first week of June was when I sent the paperwork, and I received the email on the 17th of June - so 10 Days from receipt sounds spot on.
Finally received the email from CMP!
We have received and verified your recent order. Your order will now advance to our sales area and from there to our shipping area. Please note, that unless otherwise stated on our website, our order to ship time is at least 60-90 days. You will receive other emails as the order progresses.
Now to play the waiting game. So does the ammo ship before or with the rifle?
We have received and verified your recent order. Your order will now advance to our sales area and from there to our shipping area. Please note, that unless otherwise stated on our website, our order to ship time is at least 60-90 days. You will receive other emails as the order progresses.
Now to play the waiting game. So does the ammo ship before or with the rifle?
So I'd just respond to the email indicating what I would prefer? Honestly, I don't know what I would prefer. As long as it looks good and isn't beat to shit, and will shoot somewhat well, that's all I care about. I don't think I'd care if it was a SA, HRA, IHC, WRA.
Unless there is something you would recommend?
dhuze
NES Member
You would have put a not on your order if you wanted anything specific. If something you wanted was on top they would get it for you, but they don't go searching for anything. Your order is for either a Springfield or HRA, whichever is available when your order comes to the top of the pile.
That is the new way they come from the CMP. I haven't heard how long the delivery time is for rifles lately, but ammo has been shipping pretty quick so you should be getting it well before the rifle.
That is the new way they come from the CMP. I haven't heard how long the delivery time is for rifles lately, but ammo has been shipping pretty quick so you should be getting it well before the rifle.
Yeah I didn't put a note on my order since I didn't really care what I got, just wanted to get it as soon as possible. So I figured it would ship sooner if they didn't have to wait/hunt around for a SA or HRA specifically.
Well that will be nice to drool over the 2 cans of ammo while I wait for the rifle to arrive haha.
Another question, from what I've read, these will have a fair amount of cosmoline on/in them? Didn't know if it was like buying a mosin and have to cook the cosmo out of the wood etc.
My rifle came ready to shoot. No cosmoline any where!
It's sitting in my safe, easily the tallest of all my rifles, taunting me... Waiting to bite my thumb
Nice! I hope mine will come ready to shoot.
Yeah it is a good size rifle, I need to rearrange the rifles in my safe to get it to fit. I think I may have to buy another safe next year.
dhuze
NES Member
For the most part all the cosmoline is cleaned off before they inspect them. There may be some in places, but nothing like a Mosin or other foreign milsurp.
You will need some grease for the rifle. It uses grease and not oil for function. Also look at the CMP's sight for proper grease points.
You will need some grease for the rifle. It uses grease and not oil for function. Also look at the CMP's sight for proper grease points.
