An HONEST Military Arm Ad!

[Adam Helmer]

In yesterday's "Penny Saver" weekly paper was an ad: "M1 Garand Rifle $500.00." I called the phone number last evening and the gun owner answered my questions. He gave me the serial number and other descriptive information right down to the eagle with 3 stars over it stamped into the stock on the left side. (That is the Springfield Armory stock cartouche for a Match Rifle.)

I drove the 10 miles round trip and indeed found a National Match Garand in Perfect condition with a 5,xxx,xxx serial number. Yes, let the buyer beware indeed. Today at the range the rifle shot like a match rifle I shot in years gone by. See, it pays to ask questions and run out all ads.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

The law of averages says you win some and you lose some. We just keep trying. All the best...
Gil

[muledeer]

That's outstanding!!!!!!!and a National Match to boot. We all know the prices at gun shows. I don't think I've see an M1 Garand for under $800 and in marginal condition at that. I'm jealous. Are you and skeet related?
muledeer

[Adam Helmer]

muledeer,

I like to go shopping. Last December I found a mint M1898 .30/40 Krag rifle for $450. That was the asking price from a nearby farmer.

The guy with the Match Garand wanted what he paid for it back in the DCM days. I recall I got a rack Garand from DCM for $118.50 back then. Nowdays a grand is about the going rate for an original Garand.

Adam

[buckhunter]

Are any of the DCM M-1's any good. Kinda hard to figure out what they are selling.

[Adam Helmer]

buckhunter,

I have no recent experience with the CMP (formerly DCM) Program and the guns they sell.

Adam

[Gil Martin]

CMP has a website at www.odcmp.com and they list a number of rifles. The prices keep going up and some rifles are not available. All the best...
Gil