Got a New One For You Guys: Someone Swapped My M1 Garand Stock

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What was the nature of the conversation you had with the other guys in the CMP lot before they opened?

Did you talk about your M1?

Also...

When was the last time you know for absolute sure that the M1 had the new CMP stock on it? A quick glance while loading up might not have recognized the difference, especially if you were tired from driving or were used to seeing your old furnature more than the new. I'm guessing that this happened b4 you even set out on the trip.

OBTW, how the heck can you sleep in a car in a parking lot. I've tried it a couple times on cross country treks and have never managed to get one wink of sleep. Maybe you're actually an alien double and haven't realized it yet. :uhoh:
 
This must be the same thief that stole my car stereo in the late 80's early 90's and left me some double bladed windshield wipers in return.
 
I suspect your new wood is on another Garand you have, and that your wires just got crossed as far as which Garand had the new stock. You thought you had the one with the new wood, but you didn't. So look in your collection for the new wood or the stock sitting around somewhere.
 
Sooooo, back to the important question.........

Did you call the CMP and report this and ask them to check their security camera?

What did they say?
If you haven't called.....why not? :scrutiny:
 
I'd tell them I had some gun parts stolen from my car and ask them to check their viddy.

Or you could have an atty ask.


Either way you better get on it before they overwrite the tapes / delete the files.
 
No but the so called crime in question is rediculous to think it even happened. Actually go ahead and ask, I'm sure they could use a good laugh
 
For what it's worth, I've helped to break into friends cars to play pranks before. Several times with an alarm activated, that didn't go off until after we closed the car, or most of the time not at all. Car alarms are not as reliable as most people think they are.
Best of luck in sorting this out.
 
someone swapped out my wallet. I left the house with $1000 bucks. I went around town, to work, etc. It was in my pocket the whole time. When i got home and put it on my desk, i freaked. It only had $20.


lol, just yanking your chain
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I was thinking it was the Ball 'n Chain that absconded with the ducats. Some wives have a tendency to spend freely.
 
I like posts like this one. It takes the edge off of what is often too serious or strange (shtf guns, for example) a set of topics. Good. OP, was it near your birthday? Perhaps your friends are going to give you another all-matching M-1 set in your old wood.
 
My guess in order of which I find most likely.

1. Forgot it had beat wood on it.
2. Friend decided to play a prank on you.
3. Made up story.
 
OK... :eek:
axxxel:
For how long were you talking to the people outside cmp?
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~15 minutes.
They had a decent chance to figure out that you had(or probably had) an m1. If you forgot to lock your car when exiting it (because u wernt leaving it) they had the opportunity to swap.
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This is the most likely answer.

RyanAnchors,
Buy a lottery ticket.
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No. I don't go to Vegas. Bad mojo... :eek:

Old Shooter:
Inside job, mayby the wife is even in on it. She has spare car keys and knows some of your shooting buddies, right?
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Yes, she knows the guys at the range in Augusta, but we really don't know anyone here in Savannah.
1) Not her personality & 2) I don't believe she has the knowledge or had time to pull it off.

Sport45:
Was the wood mounted on the rifle? Why did you take it off (and reinstal the front sight and all) before taking the pictures?
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Yes the wood was on the rifle. I took the stock off because I don't trust it. When I can I'm replacing it (or if this is a joke, put the original back on when he/she/it gives it back). I also put all the metal back together so nothing gets lost.
I was shocked by the picture. My wife would tan my hide if I put a greasy milsurp on one of her bedspreads...
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Thanks, she just noticed. :uhoh: I was VERY careful... :D

Mal H:
Were your windows or sunroof cracked in the hot Alabama heat while you were inside?
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No. Besides I was in Dallas area for three weeks. Aniston wasn't hot after that.

SSN Vet
What was the nature of the conversation you had with the other guys in the CMP lot before they opened? Did you talk about your M1?
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Nope, I only mentioned the ammo that I had with me to return. I bought Greek HXP and they gave me LC1955. I exchanged it. I bought Greek not Lake City, and since the CMP's been good to me, I didn't want to cheat them.
When was the last time you know for absolute sure that the M1 had the new CMP stock on it? A quick glance while loading up might not have recognized the difference, especially if you were tired from driving or were used to seeing your old furnature more than the new. I'm guessing that this happened b4 you even set out on the trip.
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I pulled the rifle out of its CMP hardcase, and visually inspected it for rust. I got a very detailed look at it, and I'm 100% sure the night before I left I had the original stock.
how the heck can you sleep in a car in a parking lot.
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2 pillows, fully reclined seat, and an M1911A1 within quick reach. ;) It's really not that hard for me to nap in a car. I'm afraid that might backfire on me one day.

Cosmoline
I suspect your new wood is on another Garand you have, and that your wires just got crossed as far as which Garand had the new stock.
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I've verified the serial number 5 times now. This one is the easy one to grab out of the gunsafe. It was my "beater" gun... :(

Chuck Perry:
Did this rifle come with the new wood installed, or did you purchase and install it afterwards?
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I bought this rifle 1 & 1/2 years ago from the CMP South Store. It's a rack grade with good metal finish, a excellent barrel (MW 1+, TE 2) and had a hideous stock. I bought a new stock at the same time and installed it before I left. So I got a "Service Grade" for $645.00 instead of $695.00. Remember this was my shooting toy, aka "beater", not a safe queen.


I was doing errands all day today and didn't get the chance to call Aniston. After I figure out how to broach the question, I'll call them.

Anything else?
 
I wouldnt have the balls to call CMP with such a rediculous request.
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Maybe that's exactly why the crook took the time to re-stock it. It would have been fairly easy for one of the three new "friends" you made while waiting for CMP to open to make the swap while the other two kept on eye on you with cell phones in hand. Like you said, you did not notice it until you got home. I'm betting you would have noticed the bare action rattling around before you drove off. re-stocking it gave him 12 hours to get away with it.

For the first 50+ posts, I thought you were Batsh**crazy. After seeing you stick to your guns for 97 posts, I am now, heaven help me, 10% towards believing this actually happended.
 
Had you reported it immediatly before leaving the store, that may have prompted a search. Since a thieving passer-by would have simply stolen the gun and moved on, it would have been someone worried about a potential search for either a stolen gun or stolen stock. No one inside would believe this story, so no search would be done with the replacement stock in place. I am thinking employee.

Holy crap --- See what you've done to me????
 
Another thing that makes absolutly no sense is the old wood (even though it has some issues) is worth as much as the new replacement wood. I'm still calling BS
 
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