CMP Garand

[drifter001]

So i think i finally made the decision to go ahead and order a cmp garland. I will be going with a service grade Garand but i have a question on manufacturer. which do you guys prefer and which would you recommend? i was looking at either the SA garand or the h&r garand

[Rickrock1]

Springfield

[mosinnagantm9130]

If the date of manufacture matters to you, H&R are all post-WW2, Springfield can be either pre-war, wartime, or postwar.

[drifter001]

thanks! also do you guys have any tips for getting one with a descent finish/close to matching numbers, etc?

[mosinnagantm9130]

thanks! also do you guys have any tips for getting one with a descent finish/close to matching numbers, etc?

M1 Garands don't have "matching" numbers per se. The only serial number is on the heel of the receiver, all the numbers on other parts are drawing numbers IIRC. For one with all "correct" parts you would need a correct grade.

The service grade is what I'd go with, they look very nice virtually 100% of the time. The field grades can also be nice, but I don't think I'd order one of those unless I was at a CMP store and could hand pick it myself.

[stevied]

Hra if you want a nicer looking rifle. Sa if you want ww2 production

[drifter001]

awesome thanks for the info! the garand is my all time favorite rifle so i think its time to get one specially since i already have a 1911 too so might as well complete the set. any other tips for ordering?

M1 Garands don't have "matching" numbers per se. The only serial number is on the heel of the receiver, all the numbers on other parts are drawing numbers IIRC. For one with all "correct" parts you would need a correct grade.

The service grade is what I'd go with, they look very nice virtually 100% of the time. The field grades can also be nice, but I don't think I'd order one of those unless I was at a CMP store and could hand pick it myself.

[t0kie]

Hra if you want a nicer looking rifle. Sa if you want ww2 production

+1, bottomline you have to have both

[drifter001]

so not one but two garands??? hmmm very tempting hahaha

+1, bottomline you have to have both

[pro-nra]

I wish I stopped at two. You have to have five to complete the basic sets as follows: WWII SA, WRA, post war SA, IHC and HRA. Of course there are many variation within the same group. Garand collecting is a disease Garanditis and there is only one cure, buy more Garand.
Like you I started with just one through the DCM a post war SA and I waited over a year to get it. Now I have more that I care to admit.

[a308garand]

so not one but two garands??? hmmm very tempting hahaha

It all starts with the first one. Then another, and another.
You really need one of each, Springfield Armory WWII, Winchester, International Harvester, Harrington & Richardson...then get into the serial number variations, rebuild markings from Marine Corps and others depots...

Start off with a Service Grade HRA, that gets you a nice barrel with a post WWII receiver that has a good chance of mostly late version parts and little wear. This is not going to be the last CMP rifle you buy, its only the begining

[drifter001]

thanks a lot guys! ive been wanting one for quite some time now so i think its time to cure my itch for one

It all starts with the first one. Then another, and another.
You really need one of each, Springfield Armory WWII, Winchester, International Harvester, Harrington & Richardson...then get into the serial number variations, rebuild markings from Marine Corps and others depots...

Start off with a Service Grade HRA, that gets you a nice barrel with a post WWII receiver that has a good chance of mostly late version parts and little wear. This is not going to be the last CMP rifle you buy, its only the begining

[17+1]

Hra if you want a nicer looking rifle. Sa if you want ww2 production

The service grade HRA Garands that I've seen come from the CMP were really nice.

[Orlando]

A Service Grade is a Service Grade is a Service Grade no matter what the manufacture
Read the Grade description carefully and expect to get exactly that. If you get anything better it will be a bonus

[Standard]

My first CMP Garand was a Springfield Service Grade and looked brand new. It was postwar.
I ordered another and also asked for a Springfield, as the grade really dictates the condition more than the brand.