CMP M1D "Service" grade

[ArcticLight]

I'm thinking of getting one of these - will it hold it's value ov er the $1500 purchase price?

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M1D SERVICE GRADE NOW AVAILABLE. We are now accepting orders for the M1D Service grade. $1,500. See the Garand page at www.thecmp.org. Other grades of the M1D are not available at this time, but we do expect to have some towards the end of 2010.
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[ArcticLight]

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PS no scope or accessories, but this is the sniper version.

 

[Switchblade]

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Jump on it! Here is the other way to get one:

http://www.miltecharms.com/rifles.htm

THE M1-D GARAND SNIPER RIFLE
This rare firearm was adopted during World War II and saw continued service through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. The most noteable difference between the M1-D and the standard M1 Service rifle lies in the scope mounting system. The "D" incorporates a special barrel which is fitted with an integral mounting block or "base". The scope mount is attached to this by a large knurled knob, allowing for easy installation and removal of the telescope unit. The M84 scope is steel bodied with an adjustable post and cross hair sighting system. It's unique and rugged design allows for complete disassembly and repair as well a field-simple adjustments for windage and elevation.
THE GARAND M1-D INCLUDES ALL THE MILTECH M1 GARAND FEATURES AND ACCESSORIES, PLUS: New M1-D barrel New Stock Removable T37 prong-type flash suppressor Restored original M84 scope and mount Scope case New leather cheekpiece

<span style="font-weight: bold">Price- $3,150 (plus shipping, handling and insurance)</span>

 

[y2kc5oh]

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I've always had great success with CMP purchases. Great organization.

 

[ArcticLight]

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But would a $1500 purchase hold it's value?

 

[Switchblade]

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Scott, It will hold value if it is an originally configured M1D and not a arsenal refinished repop

 

[Parallax]

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I think you mean .... "as long as it was made into an M1D by the military".

Interestingly, while the M1D was listed as a substitute standard as early as 1944, none were issued during WW2. Garands started to be selected for transformation into M1D's in ~1951 and the rebuild program lasted to the mid to late 1960's.

All M1D rifles were created by rebuild of existing M1 Garand rifles. That's why you will find various receiver makes and dates. Barrel dates will be no earlier then 1951 'cause as part of the rebuild they were rebarreled. ~10,000 Garand rifles were part of the rebuild program and upgraded to the M1D. ~ 5000-6000 were destroyed by the Dept of the Army in 1993/94.

The DCM (now CMP) were given a few unissued after rebuild kits to auction off in 1995. These kits were complete with the rifle, mount, scope and all the accessories (still sealed in packaging). These rifles were selling on the secondary market for about $3300-$3400 but I've seen prices lately of $4200 for still in the package unissued rebuilt rifles.

The M1C and M1D were pretty easy to fake and lots of garage conversions were sold by unscrupulous dealers. The nice thing about CMP purchases is that you know what you are getting... and that they are original US Army modified rifles into M1D configuration. Are they worth $1500.... I'd say yes and they will continue to increase in value as the number available continue to dwindle.

 

[Chris2152]

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Yes the M1D's will hold its value like other have said and if you can get a complete one set up with everything then the value only goes up as time goes on.

I am getting and M14 from off the site here and my next rifle I am looking for a M1 Garand. I love the old wood and metal war rifles and can not wait to get this M14 and then the M1 Garand.

 

[ArcticLight]

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As an investment goes I may look at some of their service grade standard M1's...

Be fun to have one but not terrib ly excited, it would be an investment only - gun safe is already too full...

I love old war rifles tho.

 

[Parallax]

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Your best bang for the buck with the CMP is the "Correct Grade" for investment purposes. These are all "correct" as to the way the rifle was originally built (correct part, correct mfgr, correct series, correct heat treat batch, correct drawing number). Service grades are great shooters... but generally need quite a few parts swapped to make them correct.... which is what collectors value.

Correct grade rifles haven't been around for a while as they are in limited supply. Grab one while you still can...

I have a Correct Grade 1956 Springfield Armory which is in very nice condition and a 1956 H&R Correct Grade, which appears to have been unissued... nicer then the Collector Grade rifles CMP was selling a few years ago. Getting one in supurb condition is luck of the draw. One may be better then the other within the same grade. Your best bet is to go to the store in Anniston or Camp Perry and pick your own. That said, I didn't, and got very lucky with my two outstanding rifles.

The biggest issue with any CMP rifle will be the stock dings from years of inspection and handling. You can raise the small ones... the others add character

 

[Switchblade]

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I would almost trade Panty 6 for a American Issue P-17 Enfield in 30-06 with all it's kit. One day I will have one of those, and a K-98 both with helmets to make a crossed rifle and helmet display on my wall

 

[Parallax]

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Yeah the P17 is a keeper but very hard to find in nice condition anymore. Several months ago I saw one at a very small local gun show that a collector from a nearby town had sitting out apparently for sale. It was an Eddystone, blueing was original and the nicest I have ever seen. So nice, that I thought originally it was reblued... but after a close examination I was able to verify it wasn't. Had all matching numbers/parts and a very, very nice original stock. Museum quality....

I chatted with the guy for over an hour about it. He was selling it to make room for an equally nice Winchester P17 he just bought, already had another Eddystone. He didn't really have a asking price established, he said he'd rather trade for something else he was looking for. He stopped me at the end of the day as I was walking out and said he'd sell it to me for $650 and like an idiot I had already blown my wad. I finally found out Monday who he was and I plan to call and see if he still has it.... I think not.