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I have a CMP collector grade Garand that I received from CMP about a year ago. It's a Greek issue SA manufactured in 1954. It appears to be in unissued condition. Everything is matching. The stock is beautiful walnut with the correct SA markings and cartouches. Even the cosmoline it was swimming in was probably original. I paid $1,400 for it.
I also have a June 1944 production Springfield "service grade" that I got at the same time for $500 or so. It has a replacement (RRA) stock, but it otherwise all original and is a good shooter.
Here's the dilemma. My dad works at a gun shop. A customer came in the other day and traded in a Springfield Armory M1A National Match package rifle. It has the 3rd Gen 4-14x56 Government scope (with illuminated range finding reticle), 3rd gen scope mount, and all the accessories (custom fitted Doskocil hard case; scope covers, filters and sun shade; 10, 20 and 30 round mags; original box and manual; etc.).
The shop gave him $1,600 for it on trade. My dad has offered to swap me my collector grade Garand and $200 for the M1A. It sounds like a great deal to me, and it shore is purty, but I honestly don't know much about M1As. I hear that they are great shooting rifles, and this seems like a fantastic high power/long distance package. Since I'm not shooting the collector grade Garand, anyway, and I'll still have my other Garand, I'm very tempted.
What do you think?
I also have a June 1944 production Springfield "service grade" that I got at the same time for $500 or so. It has a replacement (RRA) stock, but it otherwise all original and is a good shooter.
Here's the dilemma. My dad works at a gun shop. A customer came in the other day and traded in a Springfield Armory M1A National Match package rifle. It has the 3rd Gen 4-14x56 Government scope (with illuminated range finding reticle), 3rd gen scope mount, and all the accessories (custom fitted Doskocil hard case; scope covers, filters and sun shade; 10, 20 and 30 round mags; original box and manual; etc.).
The shop gave him $1,600 for it on trade. My dad has offered to swap me my collector grade Garand and $200 for the M1A. It sounds like a great deal to me, and it shore is purty, but I honestly don't know much about M1As. I hear that they are great shooting rifles, and this seems like a fantastic high power/long distance package. Since I'm not shooting the collector grade Garand, anyway, and I'll still have my other Garand, I'm very tempted.
What do you think?