CMP Carbines and Garands

[Calif Hunter]

Fed Ex is delivering 2 Springfield Garands and 1 Inland carbine to my front door tomorrow morning. I bought them through the Civilian Marksmanship Program http://www.odcmp.com/

The Garands and carbine are all "service grade" which is "good to very good" per the CMP. The Garands cost $595 - Field Grade (fair to good) sell for $495. Shipping is $22.95 per rifle.

There will Underwood manufactured carbines available for $565, applications being accepted starting oin Sept 4, 2007 - see the website for requirements and an application form.

The carbine was $495 for service grade - the only grade available. They are now sold out of the Inland carbines, but still have Garands available. They also have some M-1D sniper variants (no scopes) and some partial variants of National Match Garands available for various, higher prices.

I was mainly interested in shooters.

It will be while before I get a chance to get them cleaned up and photos taken - I leave for vacation tomorrow night. Lousy timing, but the wife would kill me if I don't go! Maybe I can take them with me?

[Gil Martin]

The CMP is a valuable source for these classic arms. Be sure to post some pictures. All the best...
Gil

[Calif Hunter]

They were shipped priority overnight, supposed to be at the house by 10:30 AM today - but I had to leave for work. They should be there when I get home, as I made sure my wife will be home all morning!

[Calif Hunter]

I shot them last weekend. The carbine kept everything within about 2 inches at 50-60 yards and the Garand did the same with some Greek .30-06 ammo at 100 yards. No jams, etc and I was very pleased with their performance! This was just off a pad on top of a box.

[Gil Martin]

I like a story with a happy ending. All the best...
Gil

[Joe Boleo]

For those who want a classic Carbine or Garand, the CMP is the way to go. They do run out of rifles from time to time so check the websie for prices and availability. Take care...
Joe