Rock bottom value of a Garand

[Quavodus]

I've seen some Johnson 1941 rifles that have been butchered pretty bad too. Sad, when you consider that only about 21,000 were delivered.

[joe reynolds]

On 3/15/2020 at 1:46 PM, Quavodus said:

I've seen some Johnson 1941 rifles that have been butchered pretty bad too. Sad, when you consider that only about 21,000 were delivered.

What did they cost? 

[DO-TN]

As others mentioned the scope is about 1/2-2/3 of that $350 if you flip it. You may actually turn a profit selling the rest for parts at the next gun show. 

As for Garand value for a shooter, I did drive down to Anniston and bought one of the refurb $650 Garands this last fall. Worth every single penny. New barrel, re-parkerized, new re-pro walnut stock set with CMP stamp. New-old stock sling, nice CMP case. Springfield with a Korea War era serial (having done a tour in Korea this kinda spoke to me). Looks like a brand new issue Garand. As I wanted something to shoot and take to the ocassional competition it was the perfect choice. Right at $1000 out the door with 2 cases of new manufacture M2 ball, some accesories and the documentation/fees, I cannot complain. 

So, if you are wanting a project, the $350 is fair, if you want a new-ish Garand to love on for many years, make the road trip down to Alabama. I am sure you convice others here to join in to split the gas costs.

Edited February 25, 2021 by DO-TN

[Quavodus]

15 hours ago, joe reynolds said:

What did they cost? 

They were still  asking $2500 and up for a "sportered"  Johnson 1941. A company called Winfield bought a lot of Johnson rifles in the 50's and 60's I think, and sported a lot of them. Some were really sported, with Monte Carlo stocks with cheekpieces and so forth. Fancy blue jobs, drilled and tapped for scopes, etc.

Edited February 26, 2021 by Quavodus

[Gurn]

Definitely more than $350 in parts there. Especially if some of the parts are the harder to find manufacturers. I remember driving up to the CMP North store to pick out a Garand from all those racks. I stood there for a while in awe. Think I paid about $350 +- back then. The good old days. 

[Joshosh]

I probably wouldn't