VanKiller 322 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Saw the thread on the Garand earlier. I'm thinking of making a trip up to Camp Perry to pick up another batch. I usually ride up once a year and hand select my quota for the year. I hand select my guns to have good bores with the least amount of muzzle erosion and chamber wear as possible while still having barrel dates to match the sn of the gun and to have original GI marked stocks. It takes all day to pick thru what's available. Just checking interest at this time. A little TLC and these usually clean up pretty nice...Tom/VK Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Reverendfranz 160 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Id be interested in a nicer Garand, and would trust your knowledge on the subject, depending on the price. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted September 2, 2008 Report Share Posted September 2, 2008 Id be interested in a nicer Garand, and would trust your knowledge on the subject, depending on the price. +1, Ive got my C&R and was considering getting a Garand through the CMP. I was looking at a "correct grade" or "collectors grade". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Genocide 0 Posted September 4, 2008 Report Share Posted September 4, 2008 I've been looking into a Garand. Depending on price I'm in the market for one after I get the .308 Galil paid. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
VanKiller 322 Posted September 6, 2008 Author Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 My customers have been fine with the $100 hand select fee for my going and picking out the best guns off the rack at CMP. It really does burn up two days to make the trip and spend hours and hours playing with M1s.......... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
USP40 1 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 The Garand is on my wish list. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted September 6, 2008 Report Share Posted September 6, 2008 My customers have been fine with the $100 hand select fee for my going and picking out the best guns off the rack at CMP. It really does burn up two days to make the trip and spend hours and hours playing with M1s.......... This includes shipping? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunnysmith 4 Posted September 9, 2008 Report Share Posted September 9, 2008 I'll hold off for now maybe later LOL Quote Link to post Share on other sites
bigj480 203 Posted September 10, 2008 Report Share Posted September 10, 2008 I'll hold off for now maybe later LOL You're evil. I tell ya what, I'll buy all those from you for $1000 so you wont miss out on this deal. Is it your opinion that the CMP is the best way to get a Garand, that's what I was told. I have a book on Garands, but I don't exactly know what to look for or what the different variations go for. I'm actually kind of lost, I hate that feeling. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
gunnysmith 4 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 I prefer to look before I buy. That being said, There are numerous gunsmiths available to correct any problems encountered with the garand. Most can be owner repaired, but for barrel changes a gunsmith is best. Pay accordingly with these things in mind. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Bvamp 604 Posted September 11, 2008 Report Share Posted September 11, 2008 well, Mr Cole has been a gunsmith for over 35 years. What the arrangement between He and I is, is really none of anyone's business, but I will tell you this much - It was done on a handshake. See how many people you can do that with, when it comes to money, nowadays. It isnt many. If Mr Cole gives you his word, it is good. period. I do understand what gunnysmith said, however, and completely agree with his concerns about "in hand". I am addressing that with this reply. Tom - my soon to be brother in law still wants one, as old as you can find. See if you can get him one with a flaming bomb on it, although I know thats asking a bit much. He probably wont shoot it much, so checking the crown and such isnt so much an issue in his case, so much as provenance and nostalgic value. It will be his first gun, as he was a die hard anti-gunner in a big way for a long time until he met my sister. He is just dying to do his patriotic duty and do all the paperwork and all that fine crap to recieve it personally to him.- By the way, guys - neat little trick - on most guns, you can check the crown VERY easily. take a live round and put it point-first into the muzzle. due to rifling differences in various guns, it will vary, but a good crown and bore should have 1/8" abouts or more above the knurling of the bullet itselt still exposed, and up to 1/4" from the case neck. This is VERY impolite to do at a shop. ask first. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fixer 0 Posted September 28, 2008 Report Share Posted September 28, 2008 I'm not a real stickler for aesthetics. I like the look of a service weapon. That being said I'd be interested in one that would fire reliably regardless of appearance and I have a friend who may be as well, but he is pickier. We were just looking at Garand's the other day... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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