Want to buy an M1 Garand rifle? Try the CMP.

MAJ Kevin Smith — Fri, 02 May 2014 20:18:51 -0400

My son made Eagle Scout and wanted an M1 Carbine. The CMP no longer has any so we settled for an M1 Garand. We drove an hour and 45 minutes from Peachtree City, GA to Anniston, AL and picked our two nice surplus Garands for $525 each.

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Response by SFC Mark Merino made Aug 10 at 2014 4:14 AM

SFC Mark Merino — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 04:14:54 -0400

I'd take a Garand over a carbine any day!

Response by MSG Wade Huffman made Aug 10 at 2014 6:47 AM

MSG Wade Huffman — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 06:47:31 -0400

Great info, never knew about this program!

Response by MAJ Kevin Smith made Aug 10 at 2014 5:29 PM

MAJ Kevin Smith — Sun, 10 Aug 2014 17:29:48 -0400

Update: Prices just increase for Field Grades from $525 to $595 and for Service Grades from $625 to $695.

Still a better deal than gun shows or inline auctions.

Mail order will probably be the only way to get them but you can call the stores to see if any are in stock.

Response by CW5 Jack Cardwell made Oct 29 at 2017 7:31 AM

CW5 Jack Cardwell — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 07:31:13 -0400

Great place to pickup a M1 Garand. You can also order through the mail. Ihave ordered through the mail and picked up at the store. Store pickup is alot more fun ! ! Prices and condition of rifles vary.

Response by CW5 Ranger Dave made Oct 29 at 2017 8:30 AM

CW5 Ranger Dave — Sun, 29 Oct 2017 08:30:02 -0400

I'm also a Georgia resident (not in Delta base housing) and had mine shipped to save from paying the Alabama 10% sales tax. It ships directly to your home. Must have an 18 year or older with a Government issued ID sign for it. These are great rifles in awesome condition. Went to the CMP store selected my rifle, had it shipped, but did bring some ammo and clips (yes, clips) home.