That's right, it's time to post your US Rifles, Cal .30 M1. Got mine last April as a CMP Field Grade, an Oct. '44 Springfield with mostly era correct parts and a '55 barrel. Should I piss away my tax refund on a Service Grade, or a MAS 49/56?
For those of you who want an M1, start here:
If you own an M1 already, you know the answer.
Who the hell would want a MAS when they could have an (another) M1?
The MAS was and always will be, a piece of shit with very little resale value.
When the CMP runs out of Garands, and they will run out, Forever.
No pingers but I'll get a M95 eventually
>wanted a M1 Garand ever since I was a little kid
>was too young to buy one when they were cheap, then when I turned 18 CMP was completely sold out and getting them through gunbroker or something was outrageously expensive
>fast forward to a few months ago
>my bro uncle passed away from an aneurysm, him and I were probably closer than anyone else in my family
>reading the will
>gets finished with all the talk about what to do with his money, accounts, etc.
>very last paragraph
>"Hey user, I left something for you in the safe buddy."
>open it up
>it's his M1 Garand
>pristine condition, even has the bayonet and original sling and ammo pouches
I don't know how to feel man.
Feel honored and thankful. Your uncle loved you, pay him back by honoring his gift.
Unrelated, a local pawn shop has a Colt 1903. Exterior is alright, they want $500 but im hoping to take them down a bit, maybe trade a janky .22 as well. I know it's not milsurp, but decent deal? I've always wanted one.
Happy for you user
I might be able to contribute with my own pinger next month. Wish me luck!
Baby pinger
fuck bench-kun, do you own an armory?
Feel good thats such a bro way for your uncle to go out and now you have a family heirloom to pass on when you die
No, sadly, there's quite a few guys who have me beat here. I've got 10 surp rifles and a total of 36 guns, one of which is a bastard that I don't claim.
I'm a retard.
How'd I do lads?
Lol no.
I mean I like the m1 more than the mas but
>The MAS was and always will be, a piece of shit
tell me that after trying to remove the bolt from the m1 garand vs the Mas 49. It's like night and fucking day man.
December 1940 in wonderful condition. Pissing away the tax refund on another Garand looks better every day.
THAT CAT IS THIIIIIIIIIIIIIICCCCCCCCCC
Got my M1D for just over 1k from the CMP, 1944 production Springfield. I just wish I could find a flash hider and a cheek pad.
Discord for those who wanna join.
Anybody in New York have experience in buying Garands? I've looked into the CMP but it seems like a pain in the ass. Is it easier to just find a gun store and buy one that way instead? As it stands now I don't really fulfill any of the CMP requirements like the live fire training certificate, etc.
I’m planning on doing the rounds at the local gun stores and pawn shops sometime this week. I’m familiar with most of the Mosin and sks variants, but what are some other rifles to look out for?
what are some good surplus pants? wool ones? heard finnish wool pants are good but where's the best place to buy them?
I need an M1, but I need to complete my WWI collection first
Yikes that a lot, you overpaid buddy.
>I need to complete my WWI collection first
Don't we all.
That's a good looking collection. Pawn shop near me has one of those Dutch mannlichers with a bayonet, but wants $500 fucking dollars for it. Also, a bubba'd german made 1899 swede.
Aye, we do.
I've got these three, and I just got a 1899 Tula and a Bulgarian contract M95, so I need a SMLE and a Type 38 to make myself feel happy.
I thought the acceptable price range for a ljungman was 1300-1600.
How much would you normally pay for a rifle like this?
It is.
10 rd mag ban is looming (if not passed already) in this once great state but luckily i got my shipping confirmation for the 15rd m1 carbine mags I panic bought so im a little less stressed.
also, what surp gun do you use/prefer for innawoods?
I think you did good, user. You got the bayonet and some spare parts as well which means actual gun price would be closer to $1300. That shipping kinda blows but it is what it is. There's a Ljungman at my LGS with bore condition 3 and super worn bore for $1650 so you did good in my book. Pic related is also from my LGS so kill me now.
Also, why are so many swedes going for $600+ on Armslist and GB? I just want a nice, matching m/96 and/or a m/38 for less than $500. Is that too much to ask for?
Yep, he's my big, fat lump. He's a huge cat regardless, but being fat just makes it worse. I need to take a better picture of my M1. It looks a lot better in natural light.
Post 'em chunks.
Ping and British no ping.
Ping and baby ping
grandpas service rifle m1 carbine
fun as fuck to shoot and it's smooth like butter
Looks like a replica scope. I wouldnt even buy it
If it has the original grips, finish, and magazine (especially the magazine; those can be worth like $100+ on their own), then $500 is fair. Maybe try and talk them down to $450, but $500 for an good condition Colt 1903 is a fair price.
If the scope is original, somewhere between $800 and $1200. If not, I'd say $350, and it'd at least be a cool shooter.
is that gats?
I’m thinking of picking up an M1 when I get my tax return, is the service grade worth it or should I shell out some extra dough for a special grade?
Extremely blessed, although sad and you have my condolences man.
You talking about Gat Guns? Pic is Marengo Gun. Fellow IL user?
yes, I am also trapped in this state. Marengos prices are usually better than that. But I havent been in ages
My m1 and 1903a3
This state is going to shit pretty fast. Hoping to get out as soon as I graduate. You haven't missed much at Marengo. However, they usually have a 20-25% off all used guns sale every other weekend or so. The surp section gets smaller and smaller every time I go there though there are a few nice things to look at, even though they are overpriced. Lots of Bubba's and sporterized surps though everyone else their just fingerfucks the AKs, ARs, and handguns. Still the occasional deal to be had though. How are things over at Gat's? Haven't been there in a very long time.
dont know about gats, Im not that way often.
>6.5 swiss
I should go have that ljungman go take a chunk out of my hand and see if I can get it as compensation for the unsafe store conditions. I could use another one....
As I was telling that one user who just got a Ljungman it's not in the greatest shape bore wise. And save a Ljungman for me, user. I have neither a Ljungman nor a Hakim yet :(
same
Nice bait faggot
Slow mo grand pingz: bad form edition
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He's a tad slow, don't mind him. You did ok. Half decent, especially considering extras.
>not shooting M2 ball
muh op rod
Yeah its not an orginal scope the dude wants 900 for the rifle
How many dollarydoos is that ?
>tfw French and can only dream of a collection like that
Get a license and you can own as many manual action rifles as your wallet allows
If I had to guess probably 45k for mine unless you find a lot of deals like I did. Actually, I'll do the math and reply again
Guess I overestimated a bit, only 39k for my collection based on the current market.
For mine? Maybe like 10k total I've put into it since I've started collecting.
Fug, I'm only around 1500 in a year. I need to work on that.
I also like to by accessories, like bayonets and stuff. I know some people don't like that kinda stuff but I love it.
By all rights, I spent more, but I resold enough and got some great deals on ammo that helped alleviate some of the impact on me squanderin' money.
I have exactly two bayonets, one in pic related, and one of the Greek M1905s that DuPage Trading was selling as part of a 3/$50 deal.
Alright, took another look at it today. Bore is meh, everything else looks good. It's actually chambered in .380, and the serial number puts it at ~1920. I think im getting it tomorrow
What kind of strap is this with the ammo case attached?
Mine's a repro US M1923 cartridge belt. One of my friends gave it to me as a birthday present.
Mine is a Swedish ammo belt like this one: store.flobyoverskottslager.se
Holds 5 clips per pouch, tacticool as fuck
Here is my M1 with associated items. It is an October, 1943 Springfield Armory rifle.
>friend has a bunch of mystery gray boxes that look like they were welded together with a sardine can key on top
>gives me one
>totally unmarked
>turns out it's 7.62x54r
>tfw free mystery boolits
Time to blast some shit and hope it doesn't explode on me.
Slow day
Too cold for most to go to the range.
Why does bubba have to torture us so?
Thanks m8's
Forgot pic
they are not sold out and still available..
Pingers!
First time I took my pinger to the range the wrist chipped on the second clip. I'm sending the stock back to CMP to get it replaced soon.
You remove Communists, Bolsheviks and furfags with it when Civil War 2 Electric Boogaloo goes down to make him smile down at you.
sad but now you have something to remember him by and pass down to your family
the only ping sound this makes is the sound of a stovepiped brass jamming into the bolt
>Lol
$450-$500 if its a bubbajob repro, $700-$900 if its legit factory refurb.
$1200-$1800 if its a war bringback with papers from vietnam or korea, which its obviously not becuase its in mint refurb condition
My spending has gone out of control.
>
why is the screenshot so off-white
Fug mate, that sounds like Bulgarian heavy ball. Does it have yellow tips?
They probably have night mode on their tablet, phone, comp
I know that feel, I bought 3 guns in the past month.
>Haenel Schmeisser .25 ACP pocket pistol
>M1924 Mexican Mauser (FN production)
and today...
>Uruguayan Mauser 71/94 Daudeteau/St. Denis rifle in 6.5x53.5r
>Lost the last 12 auctions I bid on
>Said fuck it
>Bough a 357 magnum carbine
It feels bad that i didn't scratch the surp itch, but that new gun feel is pretty good
H&R 1956 with a WWII stock.
Fuck I kind of want to buy a garand. Not for shooting, I already have my 30-06 blaster, but I have a strong desire for ping.
For a while they CMP was completely sold out of M1s except for some of the really expensive collector grade ones
Just bought an m95 steyr so I feel you there. Gonna have to drop on a reloading setup just to be able to shoot it affordably lol
My father and I are going to take a trip to the CMP North store so we can hand pick out Garands. Gonna be max comfy. How are the CMP inventories looking right now?
Hardly; that's a good price for a 98/29 these days.
There are threads on the CMP forums where dudes give daily or weekly updates for whats at the stores. Try to get there right when they open
Ordered a box of FMJ for my Belgian-Argie and they sent me a box SP instead. Ruins the aesthetics but other than that I guess I did alright