Garand valuation help...

[usukz28]

Here in Illinois the future sale of AR-15s anything remotely like them has out lawed as a result, M1 Garand prices are increasing. Now a M1 Garand is the most tactical rifle that can be purchased in Illinois.

 

[Mbell]

I see them go for $1,300 and up and I’m sure they’ll go for silly money in the next couple of years

 

[WrenchNHammer]

Why anyone would use the obsolete cartridge by choice?

For the history? This one won't get converted until I shoot up the 3k+ linked rounds I have lying around - and probably after that as long as I have brass to reload.

 

[seasmoke]

I couldn’t help but notice the complete absence of grease and oil on the rifle. The wood looks like it was shipped and never oiled again. Are you sure it came from CMP?

Pretty sure, at least that's where I ordered it, the rifle came in a CMP case with CMP paper work, sooo, I stand by my claim.

 

[Story]

Now a M1 Garand is the most tactical rifle that can be purchased in Illinois.

Silly video, but relevant to your plight.

Hazard the loss of 17.47 of your life at your own risk.

 

[seasmoke]

That is a pretty cool M1 actually. The Barrel is the same year manufacture as the Receiver 1943. Chances are it's the original Barrel that was on it from the factory. No telling what its seen or done!! Being a Marine Rebuild makes it that much cooler.

The other I bought at the same time is in much better condition, has a 1944 receiver with the barrel one month off as well. Perhaps both have retained many original parts after all these years. Could be that the Garand in the OP ended up 'island hopping' while the 44 model crossed the Rhine, if they could talk indeed.

 

[CTW]

The other I bought at the same time is in much better condition, has a 1944 receiver with the barrel one month off as well. Perhaps both have retained many original parts after all these years. Could be that the Garand in the OP ended up 'island hopping' while the 44 model crossed the Rhine, if they could talk indeed.

Indeed I just picked up a Field grade from the CMP south store. It turned out to be a really cool rifle. It’s a 1943 Springfield Armory receiver and the stock is actually original Springfield armory SA GAW stamped. All of the parts on the rifle are SA including an older uncut Springfield op rod. The barrel is a Springfield 1945 and the tag on it said the muzzle erosion was 3, but we measured it in the store with my buddys guage and it was less than 1. The pistol grip has 2 P stamps which means it was original and then rebuilt after the war and we presume that’s when it received the 1945 barrel. It has an Augusta Armory stamp on the stock and that is where they probably rebuilt it after the war. Anyway if it had been measured correctly they would have surely put it out as a Service grade. I greased it up and ran a couple patches brown the pipe and the barrel looked new. The next day I centered the sights and bottomed out the rear sight. I then went up 9 clicks and fired 2 rounds and they were both in the 10 ring at 100 yards. I’m really happy with that rifle

 

[usukz28]

Last week I went to a local gun store that was successfully selling CMP field and expert grade Garands for $2,000 and selling them quickly. Keep in mind that this is in Illinois where AR-15s can no longer be purchased. I traded Garand that was purchased 2 years ago for $650 and never fired for $1,500. I was expecting to be offered $700 to $800 and of course would not have sold. People here are foolish. Springfield Garands can be purchased at local gun shows for $1,200 and Winchesters for $1,500. The CMP is selling Garands for $1,100 and less. I tell local buyers this and as a CMP match director offer to help them with a CMP purchase but all turn down the offer and spend the $2,000. You just can't fix stupid!!!

 

[enbloc8]

I couldn’t help but notice the complete absence of grease and oil on the rifle. The wood looks like it was shipped and never oiled again. Are you sure it came from CMP?

While I don't know their current practice, the CMP's practice twenty-some years ago (when they were still going through actual Guard/Reserve surplus rifles) was to chemically degrease the wood and do nothing else for the finish.

 

[Rudolf]

yeah, the only thing nastier than American Whiskey is Irish Whiskey. Only way to make it palatable is to blend it with a lot of Scotch.

And yeah, I converted all my Garands to .308. Compared to .30-06 GI ball, 7.62 Ball has a longer range, flatter trajectory, and is less expensive. Why anyone would use the obsolete cartridge by choice?

I stayed with '06 because I inherited a boatload of AP and Ball ammo 1960s production NC. Also picked up a 3 cases of Greek HXP surplus that is quality ammo.
so 5k rounds and 1k rounds has a backup stash of AP.

I figure.. WTH not.

 

[ShermansMatchbook]

Last week I went to a local gun store that was successfully selling CMP field and expert grade Garands for $2,000 and selling them quickly. Keep in mind that this is in Illinois where AR-15s can no longer be purchased. I traded Garand that was purchased 2 years ago for $650 and never fired for $1,500. I was expecting to be offered $700 to $800 and of course would not have sold. People here are foolish. Springfield Garands can be purchased at local gun shows for $1,200 and Winchesters for $1,500. The CMP is selling Garands for $1,100 and less. I tell local buyers this and as a CMP match director offer to help them with a CMP purchase but all turn down the offer and spend the $2,000. You just can't fix stupid!!!

It has to be lack of awareness because I can’t think of any other reason why someone would pay +25-100% of what you can get shipped to your front door from the CMP. The paperwork is not difficult.

 

[enbloc8]

It has to be lack of awareness because I can’t think of any other reason why someone would pay +25-100% of what you can get shipped to your front door from the CMP. The paperwork is not difficult.

There's always a time premium when you're facing uncertainty. "I can get this NOW, and Lord knows what Governor Fat Bastard will think of next...."

 

[ShermansMatchbook]

There's always a time premium when you're facing uncertainty. "I can get this NOW, and Lord knows what Governor Fat Bastard will think of next...."

Oh of course. As a former New Yorker I completely get that. What I don’t understand is why anyone not facing the axe would buy from anywhere except the CMP unless they’re collecting a specific type of piece.

 

[garandguy10]

yeah, the only thing nastier than American Whiskey is Irish Whiskey. Only way to make it palatable is to blend it with a lot of Scotch.

And yeah, I converted all my Garands to .308. Compared to .30-06 GI ball, 7.62 Ball has a longer range, flatter trajectory, and is less expensive. Why anyone would use the obsolete cartridge by choice?

Maybe they have a lot of M1 ball???

 

[Story]

ShermansMatchbook?!?!?!!?​

Jumpin' Jesus on a pogo stick​

I officially have screenname envy.​

*Threadjacker2000 disengaged*​

 

[Venom6]

Almost 30 years ago, I witnessed a scene at a local gun shop when this doof was trying to get his friend to buy a hunting rifle, IIRC, his FIRST hunting rifle, for the trip they were going to later that year. The doof kept trying to push this friend into a Weatherby in a large, "different" Weatherby caliber with a huge price tag to match. The savy gun shop owner saw the friend's exasperation with the rifles he keep denying and to save the sale, he brought out a Browning Safari in stainless in .30-06 with a Leupold 3 x 9 scope to put on it. "This is what you need", he said. The owner then gave told us the famous, sensible quote, "The only thing I have against a .30-06 is that you have no excuse to own another rifle." I laughed out loud, but yall know that it's true. There is NOTHING in the Western Hemisphere that a .30-06 cannot kill.

Of course, we have to own many different rifles, but if you can have only one.......

Also, Brother Seasmoke, keep both Garands. You may have a young, special family member who would love to have , use, value and keep it until he can pass it on, and that will be more valuable to see his face when you lovingly give it to him than a few scroungy dollars, easily blown and forgotten, you will get from selling your rifle for less than what it is worth.

Jarhead

Jeff Cooper was known to quote the old ditty, "There ain't much that can't be fixed...
with five hundred dollars or a thirty-ought-six."