Are M1 garands available to the civilian market?
22 caliber military rifles, parts and ammunition to qualified U.S. citizens “for marksmanship”. Accordingly, the CMP sells government-surplus M1 Garands, . 22 caliber target rifles and small quantities of other rifles to qualified purchasers.
How long has the CMP been selling garands?
And for more than six decades, CMP has been the Army’s chosen vendor for sales of the famous rifle. CMP started to bring batches of used M1 Garands onto the market at least as far back as 1956. For decades after that you could buy a refurbished rifle through the group for less than $200.
What is C&R eligible?
Firearms automatically attain C&R status when they are 50 years old. Any firearm that is at least 50 years old, and in its original configuration, would qualify as a C&R firearm.
Does the CMP have any garands left?
Today, the Garands are in the hands of the CMP. The CMP received the Garands over the last month or so. Currently, the CMP is busy prepping the guns for sale. Each of the M1s will have to be cleaned, inspected, potentially repaired or rebuilt, and then test fired.
Does CMP still sell garands?
CMP has a very limited amount of M1 Garand, SA or HRA Rack Grade Rifles available. These rifles will be offered mail order, sold as is, with no exchanges.
How to get an M1 Garand?
Garand Guy is offering refurbished rifles, M1 Garand and B59 rifles. Don’t hesitate to contact Tony the Garand Guy via e-mail – [email protected], (732) 388-1962.
How much will an M1 Garand cost?
These days, the Civilian Marksmanship Program sells a “Service Grade” M-1 Rifle for around $750.00. These guns have been through an inspection and repair process and are in generally good shape. There are various eligibility requirements listed on the CMP website, and a mandatory background check.
How can I buy an M1 Garand?
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Can you still buy an M1 Garand?
The Civilian Marksmanship Program is sold out of surplus 1911 .45 caliber pistols for this year, but the nonprofit still has M1 rifles to sell. The U.S. Army allowed 8,000 1911s to be transferred to the CMP for sale and distribution as part of the Fiscal 2018 National Defense Authorization Act, or NDAA.