Quoheleth
Member
I've been contemplating a Carbine from the CMP to pair with my Garand I received last fall. I've been reading over at the CMP forums and it seems the Carbines that are still available are going fast, and are generally pretty beat-up. They're "rack grades," so I guess it's a case of getting what is described, and they are described as:
For those who have recently ordered & received a CMP Carbine, are these worth the money & effort? I want a half-way decent shooter - a range toy - that will be both fun to own and shoot and something to show the kids & grand kids. FYI, I would be going Inland, just to save $.
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Rack Grade Carbines have been refinished and rebuilt at least once and will exhibit in most cases varying degrees of wear on many parts. All the carbines have late features such as, adjustable sights (heavily staked) with bayonet lug bands and rotary safeties. Metal parts are mixed USGI. There are no carbines with early features. All are mechanically sound with good headspace. Bores will have some heavy pitting and exterior finish may show significant wear and some surface pitting. Muzzle will gauge over a three (3) on gauge. All of the carbines we have are returns from one of several countries and may have USGI walnut, birch, or other foreign replacement wood. Stocks may be M2 type pot belly. Wood may have seen heavy use, may or may not have original cartouches and may have foreign markings. Wood is sound, but will have dings, dents, gouges and cracks that do not affect the function of the carbine. Metal may have some foreign markings. Carbines in this grade show considerably more use and wear than the service grade.
For those who have recently ordered & received a CMP Carbine, are these worth the money & effort? I want a half-way decent shooter - a range toy - that will be both fun to own and shoot and something to show the kids & grand kids. FYI, I would be going Inland, just to save $.
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