First M1

[wipfel]

Got my first M1 from the CMP.  I've wanted one of these since I was 8!

 

[Guest 6.8 AR]

Pretty piece of history you have there.

[peejman]

Sweet.  I want one too.

[KaNuckles]

Very nice. Did you pick me one up, too?

[TripleDigitRide]

One of those is at the top of my wish list. Congrats.

[gregintenn]

Looks good in the pic! The M1 remains one of a very few items left on my wishlist.

[Guest sL1k]

that is BEAUTIFUL! Ive got a bag full of clips for one now i just need the garand lol.

[Garufa]

Very nice.  :up:

[lshel]

I picked one up at Franklin GS. Shot at 100 yds and grouped within 2.5" after sighting-in. Ammo is a little hard to find, for I'm waiting 200 rds from CMP.

I ordered 200 rds from www.ammogarand.com, which I received in 3-5 days. Good luck with your piece of history and excellant shooter.

[dou44]

very nice, still waiting for mine from the cmp

[R1100R]

Very nice. I have a couple. Looking still for a H&R. LOL

 

Source for some ammo:

 

http://www.samcoglobal.com/Ammo-30-06.html

[wipfel]

Thanks for the ammo links. I've got to order clips and ammo asap. :) Edited January 25, 2013 by wipfel

[Mike.357]

quite nice.  Love them things.

 

So be forthcoming with info.  Manufacturer, date etc...

[NoBanStan]

Love to have one of these, never see them for less than a grand though.

[glock55]

very nice. i always wonder about the stories they could tell if only they could talk

[JPR1959]

Could you tell me more about the purchasing process (required paperwork for non-veterans and club membership) through CMP?

[Garufa]

Could you tell me more about the purchasing process (required paperwork for non-veterans and club membership) through CMP?

 

http://www.odcmp.com/Sales/eligibility.htm

[GKar]

I have 2 from CMP: an HR and an SA.  Both exceeded my expectations...arrived in great shape, and both are great shooters.  Had good luck so far with CMPs bulk ammo, and haven't been able to beat the price.

[smithra89]

great looking rifle...hopefully one day I will get one

[NRA]

awesome!......  there are a fun a** rifle

[wipfel]

quite nice. Love them things.

So be forthcoming with info. Manufacturer, date etc...

I threw that first post up as I was getting to work. Here's a bit more detail.

It's a Springfield with a 4 million serial, which is actually a little disappointing. I was hoping to get one of WWII vintage. I guess that just means I have to buy another one. ;) Anybody have any ideas of how to sell that to the wife?

I choose the Service Grade, but it's in wonderful condition. A tiny bit of wear at the barrel, but the wood is almost flawless. Makes me think it's reconditioned. The rest of the metal looks to be good as well.  Muzzle rating of 1 and throat gage of 2.


4,200,001
to
4,399,999
Springfield Armory
1952 – 1954

Here's how it came.




Some closeups.

 

Edited January 25, 2013 by wipfel

[wipfel]

Could you tell me more about the purchasing process (required paperwork for non-veterans and club membership) through CMP?

 

Honestly, it was pretty easy. I used the checklist on the order form (http://www.thecmp.org/Sales/pdfs/1orderform.pdf) and the Eligibility Requirements page to put everything together.  I ended up forgetting to put a copy of my HCP in there to fulfill the shooting requirement, but they contacted me via email and snailmail to let me know.  Emailed that to them and they processed the order about 3 business days later.

 

I did call once to get one of the CS ladies to walk me through the process.  She was very helpful, and I realized they weren't like the DMV (or DOS here in TN) where they're practically looking for an excuse to can your paperwork.

[Garufa]

Wipfel, the wood is flawless because it's a probably a brand new stock.  CMP replaces alot of the original stocks on service grades as they are often all beat up.

[wipfel]

Wipfel, the wood is flawless because it's a probably a brand new stock.  CMP replaces alot of the original stocks on service grades as they are often all beat up.

I figured.  I think I'm eventually going to get a field grade one with more character.  I'll probably have to go to that grade to get one in the right serial range anyway.

[Fourtyfive]

Nice ! That one's on my list.