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Trip to CMP South store or...Update!!
booger
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I finally have everything I need to get with the CMP Garand "program". I don't have one, always wanted one, never bought one at a gun show due to ignorance of the weapon. The depth of the the technical nomenclature and serial numbers etc. is frankly overwhelming, (bent operating rod etc. etc.) Thus.........
The CMP south store is about 3 hours away, I'd have to pay 10% sales tax on the basic $730 rifle, and simply make my pick based on looks and a good "hunch". I want a fun shooter that may have a battle worn look, would be just fine. Pristine features & stock not necessary. I like old guns with a story.
OR
Mail it in? Their pick might be as good or better than mine, no sales tax, and delivered to my door while I'm sipping bourbon in my fuzzy slippers. No driving, no sales tax. Unwrap it like Ralphie with a Daisy Red Ryder Lever Action Carbine on Christmas Day.
What say ye oh GunBroker Swamis of Garand wisdom?
The CMP south store is about 3 hours away, I'd have to pay 10% sales tax on the basic $730 rifle, and simply make my pick based on looks and a good "hunch". I want a fun shooter that may have a battle worn look, would be just fine. Pristine features & stock not necessary. I like old guns with a story.
OR
Mail it in? Their pick might be as good or better than mine, no sales tax, and delivered to my door while I'm sipping bourbon in my fuzzy slippers. No driving, no sales tax. Unwrap it like Ralphie with a Daisy Red Ryder Lever Action Carbine on Christmas Day.
What say ye oh GunBroker Swamis of Garand wisdom?
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Neal
Comfort to know you get one that's "right" and good.
They had to take the one back to Alabama & ship it to me but no Kalifornia sales tax, or dealer fee or waiting period or DROS fee.
Another view.
What was the current stock like. Last time I went was to the old store and they had a stock of about 300-400 on the racks.
I didn't want a "new" stock or better, perfect gun, I wanted a relic with a story to tell.
They had drill rifles for $380, good for parts or wall hanger.