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2 CMP Questions - M1 & M1903
seb1999
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I want to have a good M1 & M1903 "shooter" and I am considering purchase through the CMP Sales program (I am a qualified buyer for this program) and I would like to know:
1. Is the service grade M1 a better buy at $500. rather than the rack grade at $400.?
2. Which would be a better purchase - a High Numbered Springfield C Stock at $475 or is a Remington C Stock at $500. the better buy. Also which A3 is the better purchase a Remington S ($400.)stock or is the Smith Corona S stock ($425.)the better purchase or does it matter?
My objective is to own a safe shooter that is correct to type that may or may not appreciate.
Thanks for any and all opinions given
1. Is the service grade M1 a better buy at $500. rather than the rack grade at $400.?
2. Which would be a better purchase - a High Numbered Springfield C Stock at $475 or is a Remington C Stock at $500. the better buy. Also which A3 is the better purchase a Remington S ($400.)stock or is the Smith Corona S stock ($425.)the better purchase or does it matter?
My objective is to own a safe shooter that is correct to type that may or may not appreciate.
Thanks for any and all opinions given
Comments
Mark T. Christian
I bought a Remington '03 C stock, and think I wasted my money. Most of the '03s and '03A3's have been refinished (ALL of the Remington C stocks have replacement stocks) and most have been mutilated to some extent by the Greek Army; i.e., numbers engraved on the bolt, numbers stamped on the stock. They will never be nearly as "collectible" as those with a USGI finish. If all you want is a shooter, I'd get the least expensive rifle that they offer, or look for one of the original ones sold by DCM in the 50's on the second-hand market.
Neal
www.jouster.com
Forums on both arms.
The 03 and 03/A3's are all rebuilt and are not truly a collectors item.
The Garands-well heck-Mark is the in-house expert. Just purchase or borrow a TE and MW ga. The waiting is part of the enjoyment. Yes, the service grade would likely have better barrel specs. Just down load the forms, have the papers notarized, include you DD-214 or H.P book, check the corect box and submit payment. Then wait! Perhaps some things were omitted but go to: www.odcmp.com Have fun! 101