CMP Reclaimed Garand

[Uncle Grinch]

Anyone received on of the “reclaimed” Garands yet. I’m curious how they look and function. The video they put out and the article in the GCA Journal really talks them up.

[Uncle Grinch]

No one has one yet? I placed an order for a field grade Garand yesterday afternoon. It was $800 plus $35 shipping, which was quite a bit more than my previous purchases. Locally they are going for $1200 - $2200. Too rich for my blood!

[36g]

I've placed an order for a couple of receivers and a barreled action. No response from CMP yet.

[Slugster]

The Garands used to be a great deal back when they were a couple hundred bucks. Now they want way too much money for what you get. On a positive note, the Garands I purchased in the past are now worth a lot more due to the retail price increases.

[Adam Helmer]

I love the Garand and own many. All are slightly older than me and still going strong. I got my first in 1965 for $85.00 and acquired a few after that from DCM for about $118.00 each. Now CMP has "JACKED" all SURPLUS gun prices high to cover their high pay to staff. In my opinion CMP is happily milking a fat udder. I am glad I bought when I did.

Citizen paid-for guns should be priced accordingly. But, paying attorneys $350,000 and more for the director requires BIG prices to the citizens. I will not pay to play their game. Unfortunately, not many today remember how good it used to be.

To wit: Once Upon A Time a Krag rifle was priced at $7.50, M1 Carbines were $17.50 plus $2.50 postage. Need I say more? Times have changed. Whatever?

Adam

[hoodat]

If ya compared the increase in the price of gas since 1965, with the increase of the price of your 85 dollar Garand, these aren't really over priced.

May be a sad testimonial to the value of our US dollar, but --
jd

[Delkal]

The “reclaimed” Garands were welded drill rifles which they cut apart, rewelded any voids, then machined. While I read they did an excellent job with the machining “reclaiming” a welded rifle has always been looked down on. There may be issues with the heat treat.

What I don't like is the receivers are not marked “reclaimed”. Many will be passed on to unknowing buyers in the future.

[johnho]

I love the Garand and own many. All are slightly older than me and still going strong. I got my first in 1965 for $85.00 and acquired a few after that from DCM for about $118.00 each. Now CMP has "JACKED" all SURPLUS gun prices high to cover their high pay to staff. In my opinion CMP is happily milking a fat udder. I am glad I bought when I did.

Citizen paid-for guns should be priced accordingly. But, paying attorneys $350,000 and more for the director requires BIG prices to the citizens. I will not pay to play their game. Unfortunately, not many today remember how good it used to be.

To wit: Once Upon A Time a Krag rifle was priced at $7.50, M1 Carbines were $17.50 plus $2.50 postage. Need I say more? Times have changed. Whatever?

Adam

Hey, I'll give you a 100 bucks for that $85 rifle. Or do you want the current market price people are asking after all the "jacked" pricing? Edit. Just for fun I figured out the value of $85 for 60 years at 4% interest. Comes out to $894.17. Hmmmmm. And what are they selling for now at the CMP?

[Adam Helmer]

johnho,

Ok, I get your point, but what COST does CMP incur for ALREADY made, taxpayer paid for and delivered arms? The only cost I see is salaries for HIGH paid functionaries. Buy all the CMP "Bargains" you desire. I have my doubts and your mileage may vary.

What would my 1965 M1 Carbine for $17.50 shake out to? Be well.


Adam

[K43]

You can read all about the process CMP is using with these reclaimed drill rifle receivers at the CMP website here. Too much to copy and paste in thread post.
https://thecmp.org/cmp-reclaimed-rec...nd-procedures/

[K43]

johnho,

Ok, I get your point, but what COST does CMP incur for ALREADY made, taxpayer paid for and delivered arms? The only cost I see is salaries for HIGH paid functionaries. Buy all the CMP "Bargains" you desire. I have my doubts and your mileage may vary.

What would my 1965 M1 Carbine for $17.50 shake out to? Be well.


Adam

Transportation, storage, inspection, repairs/replacement of part, test firing every single one, infrastructure for buildings including utilities,maintenance, and employee accommodations, etc. The CMP doesn't operate on free anything anymore than any other company or entity.
For those who don't know, every government agency, including all military activities, get billed and have to pay for these things out of their budget. Nothing is free.