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<blockquote data-quote="coolhandluke" data-source="post: 2676195" data-attributes="member: 13284"><p>All of the advice above is spot on. Study up on how to field strip an M1 and identify any potential issues (i.e. rewelds, bent op rods etc.) before going shopping for one.</p><p></p><p>If you're new to the M1 platform your two best options are purchasing from the CMP or purchasing from a private seller that is selling a CMP rifle. Todd (Perplexed) does purchase multiple rifles fairly regularly and occasionally he'll handpick his choice of the bunch and offer the others for sale at prices cheaper than you will find from any other private seller or gun shop. IMHO purchasing from someone like Todd (or on the CMP forums) is the way to go if you are picky. There is minimal markup on the price and you know exactly what you are getting. Sometimes it's a crap shoot as to what you will get from the CMP...everything will meet or exceed their grading standards, but it's hard not to be disappointed when you see some of the outstanding rifles that are being received and posted on the CMP forums. </p><p></p><p>As far as the manufacturer goes a WWII era Springfield will fit the bill perfectly if you are after something with historical significance. Most have undergone rebuilds and part swapping so finding anything as correct as a WWII receiver and original barrel combination would be a good score. If you just want a nice example, a post-war rifle may be the way to go. They also tend to be much more simple to correct if you ever decide to undertake the task. As far as fit and finish is concerned, HRA's were probably the best of the bunch and Winchester's were definitely the worst. WWII era Winchesters and post-war IHC rifles will be the most sought after of your run of the mill field and service grade rifles.</p><p></p><p>If you can wait until April, the CMP will likely have field grade, service grade, and special grade rifles available at the Oklahoma Games at the OKC Gun Club. You would then be able to handpick a rifle. I would be sure to get there early when the sales open though as the pickings are normally slim and I haven't been overly impressed with the field and service grade rifles offered any of the years that I have attended.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="coolhandluke, post: 2676195, member: 13284"] All of the advice above is spot on. Study up on how to field strip an M1 and identify any potential issues (i.e. rewelds, bent op rods etc.) before going shopping for one. If you're new to the M1 platform your two best options are purchasing from the CMP or purchasing from a private seller that is selling a CMP rifle. Todd (Perplexed) does purchase multiple rifles fairly regularly and occasionally he'll handpick his choice of the bunch and offer the others for sale at prices cheaper than you will find from any other private seller or gun shop. IMHO purchasing from someone like Todd (or on the CMP forums) is the way to go if you are picky. There is minimal markup on the price and you know exactly what you are getting. Sometimes it's a crap shoot as to what you will get from the CMP...everything will meet or exceed their grading standards, but it's hard not to be disappointed when you see some of the outstanding rifles that are being received and posted on the CMP forums. As far as the manufacturer goes a WWII era Springfield will fit the bill perfectly if you are after something with historical significance. Most have undergone rebuilds and part swapping so finding anything as correct as a WWII receiver and original barrel combination would be a good score. If you just want a nice example, a post-war rifle may be the way to go. They also tend to be much more simple to correct if you ever decide to undertake the task. As far as fit and finish is concerned, HRA's were probably the best of the bunch and Winchester's were definitely the worst. WWII era Winchesters and post-war IHC rifles will be the most sought after of your run of the mill field and service grade rifles. If you can wait until April, the CMP will likely have field grade, service grade, and special grade rifles available at the Oklahoma Games at the OKC Gun Club. You would then be able to handpick a rifle. I would be sure to get there early when the sales open though as the pickings are normally slim and I haven't been overly impressed with the field and service grade rifles offered any of the years that I have attended. [/QUOTE]
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