Apr 12, 2017 cmp announces repatriation of 86,000 m1 garands. Apr 29, 2012 on the consumer market garands have already begun to rise in price, but what many people dont know is that the us government, or rather a quasigovernmental nonprofit corporation who took it over from the us army in 1996 called the civilian marksmanship program, or cmp, is currently selling off what are probably the last batch of government. Just sucks that it can take up to 30 days or more to get it though. The revenue from cmp sales is used to fund operations and programs.
Dont be afraid to try your hand at refinishing a stock its actualy sort of fun. Unless somebody reliable from the tentative buyers side has directly surveyed the rifles and documented the things, what the korean businessmen say is usually unreliable. The cmp is now sold out of m1 carbines except for the few we will still be selling on our auction program. Civilian marksmanship program the mission of the civilian marksmanship program is to promote firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth. I sold all of my garands except for a collectible winchester i got as my first rifle when it was dcm. Cmp marksmanship 101 rifle and pistol training programs. Although we may find more as time goes on, there is no way to know that for certain, or when it may happen.
The civilian marksmanship program cmp promotes firearms safety training and rifle practice for all qualified u. Army allowed 8,000 1911s to be transferred to the cmp for sale. New annual limit of m1 rifles from the cmp m1 garand. However, if you havent found what you are looking for. If you are looking to completely outfit a custom m1 garand, this is the place for you. Jul 07, 2017 as a collector if you want a win in your rack a cmp sg win is about the cheapest you will get. Purchase of m1 garand rifles is limited to eight 8 per customer per calendar year regardless of grades purchased. I lived through the transition of the m1 garand to the m14 in rotc, and the intro of the m16 in rotc advanced camp and iobc. How to get a cmp garand firearms talk the community. Any serial numbered item concerning m1 garands counts towards your 8 m1 garand limit per calendar year. My new cmp m1 garand posted in m1 garand rifles ref. The cmp operates through a network of affiliated shooting clubs and associations that covers every state in the u. As a collector if you want a win in your rack a cmp sg win is about the cheapest you will get.
These wwiiera battle rifles were originally loaned to the phillippines government through a military assistance program. At first i was disappointed that the stock was new but then i found the cmp cartouche on the. The civilian marksmanship program offers firearm and parts sales directly on our website. In our ongoing commitment to expanding the content of the cmp website we were able to acquire these two web properties and present them. Back in the 1980s, most of the south korean derived m1 garand rifles were sandblasted, multiple reparked low grade garbage. Decided i wanted to get a shooter grade to take to the range. I have twin ihclmr garands with the new walnut cmp stock and would like to apply a finish. Buyying m1 garand rifles from the cmp memorable places. The cmp considers any item containing an m1 garand receiver with a serial number to be an m1 garand and will deduct from the eight m1 garand rifle limit per year. Patton, the m1 garand is something that will consume you in the collecting of military surplus weapons and ignites a.
Sponsors register for civilian marksmanship program. The civilian marksmanship program is proud to present visitors to our site with two brand new resources that we believe you will find to be interesting and educational. The cmp at one time sold surplus m1 carbines, but the carbine inventory has been exhausted and we do not expect to receive any. World war ii vol 1, 19001945 revised, updated edition by scott a. Feb 10, 2019 i lived through the transition of the m1 garand to the m14 in rotc, and the intro of the m16 in rotc advanced camp and iobc. This m1 is a korean war era springfield armory rifle and has an excellent bore and a new stock.
It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. So i sent in my paperwork on the 31st of october to the cmp, and they received it via snail mail on the 4th of november. This rifle is a cmp rework, and features a new cmp s for sale by intrepid shooting sports on gunsamerica 926977884. I just put my order for the cmp in an envelope and ready to go. Best finish for new cmp walnut stock i am looking for consensus on the best way to finish the cmp new walnut stocks. Mark johnson, coo of cmp, has stated in posts on the cmp forum.
The cmp south store located in anniston, alabama, will reopen at its new location on thursday, october 6th. I was thinking for a shooter this might be the way to go. How to get a historic m1 rifle and other military surplus weapons. Turkish and philippine m1 garands have been released to the cmp, and.
If you are looking to completely outfit a custom m1 garand, we have resources for you, as well. M1 garand gun and game the friendliest gun discussion. Deemed the greatest single battle implement ever devised by man. Besides, the revenue from cmp sales is used to fund operations and programs and to supplement a permanent endowment. Sep 29, 2014 you cant write an article on the m1 garand without quoting lt. This m1 was perfect in all ways, including nice original walnut with the proper cartouches, excellent metal finish, and a pristine properly dated barrel that just happened to be marked nm. Ive been wanting an m1 garand for a long time and im now finally going to get one. I recently purchased an field grade m1 garand from cmp. This rifle consists of a new production stock and handguard set with cmp cartouche, a new production barrel and new web. Memorabilia, new rifle barrels, gun cases, bayonets, rifle stocks, and ammunition will be available for immediate purchase. These rifles have essentially been remanufactured to. If you are like me, owning an m1 garand goes a lot deeper than just owning a firearm. Cmp announces repatriation of 86,000 m1 garands daily bulletin. Rough shape posted on april 10, 2017 by finch during the 2016 small arms firing school at camp butner, a representative from cmp shared with the class that they had secured 86000 garands from the philippines, many in rough shape within the next year or so.
On consignment we have an international harvester m1 garand rifle in. Besides, the extra paperwork is worth the effort considering you are getting a good price on a choice piece of american military history. However, if you havent found what you are looking for there, we recommend browsing the following vendors. One of the ways that the cmp accomplishes their mission is by allowing thoroughly backgroundchecked us citizens of good character to purchase a wonderful piece of united states history in. This is a completely refurbished rifle consisting of an original m1 garand springfield or hra receiver, new production criterion barrel, new production american walnut stock and handguards, and new web sling. Obtaining an m1 garand rifle from the civilian marksmanship program is fairly painless.
In the past several years, the m1 garand, regardless of condition, has become a very hot collectors item and sound financial investment. If youve never ordered from the cmp before, all orders must be sent in by mail. Until inventory of these cases is exhausted, m1 garands will be shipped in one of these cases at no extra charge. Stenciling on m1 garand and carbine stocks snipers hide. Cmp offers several opportunities to buy and service vintage rifles, including direct sales, auctions and custom gunsmithing. Firearm and parts sales links civilian marksmanship program. At the moment, cmp is backed up in most categories of m1 garand. One of the ways that the cmp accomplishes their mission is by allowing thoroughly backgroundchecked us citizens of good character to purchase a wonderful piece of united states history in the form an original us issue m1 garand rifle. Jan 21, 2018 83k m1 garands supposedly coming to cmp. For your consideration is an early wwii production usgi caliber 30 m1 garand semiautomatic rifle 30. Stores also stock extra firearms equipment such as ammunition, stocks. The service grade m1 garand came in a brand new cmp stock. The garand is the semiautomatic rifle adopted by the. The cmp is getting creative with their stash of gi parts and receivers and recently released a very special field grade rifle basically a refinished receiver mated to many newer or new parts including a new barrel and stock.
Doesnt look like any m14s will ever be in the cmp inventory for public release. Cmp announces repatriation of 86,000 m1 garands daily. The cmp is looking at a windfall of 00 garands, 1911 releases coming. Civilian marksmanship program promoting firearms safety. Going to buy a service grade sa m1 garand, 384 rounds of greek.
Some may have been in inventory at rotc units, clubs and yes many at one point were in armories. Our vision is that every youth in america has the opportunity to participate in firearm safety and marksmanship programs. This law specifically states that a primary function of the cmp is to instruct citizens of the united states in marksmanship. M1 garand the masterpiece of the early 20th century was the first semiautomatic rifle to be generally issued to the infantry in any nation. While it is an involved process as far as paperwork is concerned, it isnt really difficult. Mar 08, 2012 this venerable weapon can be yours after jumping through a few hoops via the civilian marksmanship program cmp. The civilian marksmanship program has recently received truckloads of vintage m1 garand rifles long ago loaned to u. Veterans organizations needing assistance with inspection and repair of their rifles krag, m1917, m1903, m1903a3, m1 garand should contact tom whitten at cmp. Apr 12, 2012 m1 garand correct grades posted sold out. How to get a garand from the cmp ordering basics daily. Unless somebody reliable from the tentative buyers side has directly surveyed the rifles and documented the things, what the. This venerable weapon can be yours after jumping through a few hoops via the civilian marksmanship program cmp. If anyone has been waiting for the cmp to restock on regular service grade m1 garand rifles, they just listed them back in stock today.
Patton, who called the rifle the greatest battle implement ever devised. On the consumer market garands have already begun to rise in price, but what many people dont know is that the us government, or rather a quasigovernmental nonprofit corporation who took it over from the us army in 1996 called the civilian marksmanship program, or cmp, is currently selling off what are probably the last batch of government. The federal law that established the civilian marksmanship program makes firearms safety one of its highest priorities. These resources first apppeared on as part of their m1 garand website.
The mission of the civilian marksmanship program is to promote firearm safety and marksmanship training with an emphasis on youth. The clubs and associations offer firearms safety training. Feb 22, 2019 ordering information can be found on the cmps m1 info page. Aug 29, 2017 how to get a garand from the cmp ordering basics. I am looking for consensus on the best way to finish the cmp new walnut stocks. Stenciling on m1 garand and carbine stocks many esp from cmp wereare surplus. So curious if anyone has purchased one of the cmp rifles built from an original receiver with new barrel and other parts. The cmp custom shop opened for business on october 1, 20. M1 garand in my opinion, the m1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised. These drill garands costed just about as much as the functioning ones.
Buying m1 garands from the us government cmp civilian. I do remember picking this one up at the cmp south store in anniston sometime in 2004. Rest assured cmp has been cherry picking the fvck out of these for years. I will try to get out to the range this week and see how it will group. M1 garand rifles will be available for selection and subsequent purchase. Stenciling on m1 garand and carbine stocks snipers hide forum. Update on civilian marksmanship program getting new rifles. Rifle cmp service grade m1 garands back in stock reddit. The federal law that established the new cmp authorizes the corporation to sell surplus. Army and the civilian marksmanship program, m1 garands will be limited to eight per calendar year, per customer.
In the past several years, the m1 garand, regardless of condition, has become a very. The cmp now has several hundred winchester m1 garand rifles for sale. At the moment, you can buy four grades of m1s from them field, service, cmp special, and sniper. Brownells is your source for springfield m1 garand parts at brownells. Until recently i did not even know that the civilian marksmanship program existed. The idea is to maintain an inventory for the build, and check off what i already have, and maybe include the price for each part probably not gonna be happy with that outcome these days. Mar 06, 2018 the cmp considers any item containing an m1 garand receiver with a serial number to be an m1 garand and will deduct from the eight m1 garand rifle limit per year. From my shooters view garand is garand and good wood and barrel trump manufacture type. Customer demand for the correct grade m1 garands rm1sacr and rm1hracr has exhausted the inventory that we accumulated for the past few years. These wwiiera battle rifles were originally loaned to the phillippines government through a.
Any purchases of m1 garand functioning rifles, m1 garand drill rifles, m1 garand ceremonial rifles, m1 garand receivers, from any cmp sales outlet including the cmp auction will count against the 8 m1 garand limit per calendar year. Ordering information can be found on the cmps m1 info page. Jul 28, 2017 cmp garand m1 rifles will not be around forever. Our experiences with the cmp in 1999 and 2000 civilian. Hugh james latimer september 29, 2014 september 29. You can get these classic battle rifles from the civilian marksmaship program cmp through direct sales as well as auctions. That was incredibly high praise coming from one of the greatest leaders of combined arms in wwii and considering the number of superb weapons that were developed in the conflict. Decided to jump on board the garand boat before the cmp runs of of rifles, and had some thoughts and questions. How to get a historic m1 rifle and other military surplus. My new cmp m1 garand rifle just arrived and i am a very happy camper. Cmp offers many opportunities to buy and service vintage rifles, including direct sales, auctions and custom gunsmithing. How to get a cmp garand firearms talk the community for.
Cmps carbine inventory has been exhausted and we do not expect to receive any additional shipments. The cmp custom shop provides a wide variety of repair, upgrade and custom services for a wide range of u. Per the newly completed and signed memorandum of understanding mou between the u. After having said all that, any one who desires an m1 garand, cant buy anything better than purchasing one through the cmp organization. Cmp marksmanship program m1 garand philippines turkey rifles repatriated vintage military. Its better than when they had orders that were taking up to 3 or. A look at the cmp special grade m1 garand at the 2016 shot. The cmp recently announced that it should be receiving 86,000 m1 garand rifles from the phillipines.
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