Bought a Mosin Nagant

[Baltazar325]

I've wanted a Garand for a long time. For some reason, I've never gotten around to picking one up. I don't get a chance to shoot much anymore, so that is more than likely the reason.

Now, if I could get a BAR...

 

[K1052]

Originally posted by: pontifex
I was looking at the service grade Garands (i think those are the $600 ones) and I was concerned about the quality of rifle I would receive from them. Their descriptions just don't instill that much confidence that I'd be getting a decent rifle.

There aren't any clubs in my immediate area. a few about 45 minutes away, but i could also just join the Garand Collector's Association to fulfill that requirement and my 03 FFL fulfills the other requirement.

I ordered a Service Grade a few years ago. Condition was as good or better than a lot of milsurp rifles you'll encounter. They are overly conservative when it comes to their grade descriptions IMO.

 

[JJ650]

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: JJ650

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: pontifex

Originally posted by: K1052

Originally posted by: pontifex
I don't know that I'd recommend the license if you're not really going to collect though. you have to keep a bound book of all your C&R purchases, so it might be a bit much for just 1 gun.

C&R guns tend to breed. Doing the math quickly my license has saved me about $3000 in transfer fees over the time I had it.

hehe, yeah. i bought a Enfield SMLE No.1 Mk. III at a gun show back in september and I applied for my C&R license a few days later. There are tons of C&R guns I want to get but I don't have the money for all of them.

Currently thinking about splurging for an M1 Garand or maybe a M1903 or even an M1 Carbine. The last 2 would be the cheaper of 3 and I do want them also, but the Garand is just my highest want atm.

Garands are fun to shoot, I've got two myself. You can score a Field Grade from the CMP for $500. It probably won't be the most beautiful gun in the world but it will work just fine.

:thumbsup:

CMP is a good route to take if you want them. The problem is finding a club in your area. If you are current military, then you can buy directly from CMP.

Got the M1, '03 Springfield and Carbine all from CMP.
The M1 turned out to be a Winchester in absolutely fabulous condition.
The '03 is great and the Carbine were great as well. All of the available "upgrades" were installed on the Carbine from the armory.
The M1 Carbine is a great plinking gun. Easy to shoot and maintain and not much recoil. I would like another one.

CMP started to accept C&R licenses under the proof of marksmanship activity a few years ago. That combined with my membership in the Illinois State Rifle Association (affiliated CMP org) qualified me to purchase.

I do need to pick up a Carbine(s) one of these days to fill out that part of my collection. Already have the Garands and a Springfield 03A3.

Awesome. I was not aware of that.