The greatest fighting implement ever devised

[Treel98]

Well I finally got myself the flagship of my collection. 5 digit serial number manufactured in December of 1940. The proof mark on the grip is in very nice shape, but the cartouche on the left side of the stock is almost faded to the point of not being able to see it. Under the right light I can still make out the H and the S but the box and cannons appear to be gone. The trigger is incredible for an 82 year old gun. Beyond that I'm still working on breaking down the target card that came with the gun. Very excited to add this to the collection.

 

[red_zr24x4]

That's a nice one!

 

[Indyhd]

NICE !!
I keep looking at those and the M1As and lusting over both but can not justify it as much as I want one.

 

[Treel98]

Was a challenge convincing myself I could afford to drop the coin but in the end I had to have it.

 

[CWMC]

Sweet steel and wood.

 

[GodFearinGunTotin]

Good looking Garand. Congratulations.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Congrats! You'll love it!

 

[Noble Sniper]

Congrats Sir and enjoy!!!!

 

[churchmouse]

Man that’s a nice piece.

 

[76Too]

Who filled out the hang tag? Lots of good info there and looks like you got a real gem!

Still one of my favorite rifles to shoot.

 

[BigRed]

View attachment 189197 View attachment 189198 View attachment 189199 View attachment 189201 Well I finally got myself the flagship of my collection. 5 digit serial number manufactured in December of 1940. The proof mark on the grip is in very nice shape, but the cartouche on the left side of the stock is almost faded to the point of not being able to see it. Under the right light I can still make out the H and the S but the box and cannons appear to be gone. The trigger is incredible for an 82 year old gun. Beyond that I'm still working on breaking down the target card that came with the gun. Very excited to add this to the collection.

Congrats!

You got a nice one.

EXCELLENT rifles!

 

[drm-hp]

Very nice, congratulations on the 5 digit.

 

[NICKT93]

View attachment 189197 View attachment 189198 View attachment 189199 View attachment 189201 Well I finally got myself the flagship of my collection. 5 digit serial number manufactured in December of 1940. The proof mark on the grip is in very nice shape, but the cartouche on the left side of the stock is almost faded to the point of not being able to see it. Under the right light I can still make out the H and the S but the box and cannons appear to be gone. The trigger is incredible for an 82 year old gun. Beyond that I'm still working on breaking down the target card that came with the gun. Very excited to add this to the collection.

Beautiful. My dad a 1940 when I was a kid . One of my favorites

 

[worddoer]

Was that direct from the CMP or did you find that elsewhere?

I was looking at getting one of the rebuilt ones that the CMP converted to .308. But last I heard, they were not selling any Garands anymore.

In addition: what is the process now days? I recall there being steps (maybe even a class) necessary to order one from the CMP.

 

[Vodnik4]

Beautiful rifle! Congratulations!
(Half expected to see pics of a Mosin as bait for a flame thread

 

[DoggyDaddy]

Was that direct from the CMP or did you find that elsewhere?

I was looking at getting one of the rebuilt ones that the CMP converted to .308. But last I heard, they were not selling any Garands anymore.

In addition: what is the process now days? I recall there being steps (maybe even a class) necessary to order one from the CMP.

CMP Purchase Eligibility Requirements - Civilian Marksmanship Program

Read all of the requirements toward obtaining parts, ammo and other CMP Sales items, including eligibility and local shipping information.

thecmp.org

Your LTCH counts as

"MARKSMANSHIP OR OTHER FIREARMS-RELATED ACTIVITY"​

As for an CMP affiliated organization, just join the Garand Collectors Assocation. $25 per year and you get a magazine each month. They will also notify the CMP when you join. Easy-peasy.

 

[Miller Tyme]

Was a challenge convincing myself I could afford to drop the coin but in the end I had to have it.

You will find over time that your "threshold of pain" will go up and next time that amount will seem trivial.

 

[Mongo59]

OP: Do you plan to shoot it? I have an APR 1940 (37,XXX serial #) but it is too pretty to shoot...

 

[Gunmetalgray]

Nice one

 

[Bugzilla]

Sweet

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