GooseGestapo
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The Specials don’t have “new” parts except for the barrels and stocks.
The barrels are by Criterion. Very good barrels. Better than original new WWII production, but “legal” for shooting CMP matches.
The stocks are mostly new production by Boyds. They will be darkly stained Walnut. A few will have used stocks.
I have a Special in .30/06. Shoots great! Under 2” at 100yds with a handload of H4895 and Hornady 155gr Amax.
Hardware will be refinished miscellaneous WWII.
I suggest reading up on various contractors for the M1’s before going to the north store. That way you’ll have an idea of what you are looking at.
The CMP website/forum is a treasure trove of info.
I’m only 1.5hrs from the south store. I have to avoid going in there when traveling that way. I’ve already got 2-M1’s, a 1917 Eddystone, a 03-A3, and 4- Daisy 853’s I bought for a youth camp.
It’s a candy store for firearms enthusiasts...
The barrels are by Criterion. Very good barrels. Better than original new WWII production, but “legal” for shooting CMP matches.
The stocks are mostly new production by Boyds. They will be darkly stained Walnut. A few will have used stocks.
I have a Special in .30/06. Shoots great! Under 2” at 100yds with a handload of H4895 and Hornady 155gr Amax.
Hardware will be refinished miscellaneous WWII.
I suggest reading up on various contractors for the M1’s before going to the north store. That way you’ll have an idea of what you are looking at.
The CMP website/forum is a treasure trove of info.
I’m only 1.5hrs from the south store. I have to avoid going in there when traveling that way. I’ve already got 2-M1’s, a 1917 Eddystone, a 03-A3, and 4- Daisy 853’s I bought for a youth camp.
It’s a candy store for firearms enthusiasts...
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