Luger - Broomhandle = Garand

EOC Bob · 05-01-2001, 02:43 PM

Passed up a decent Erfurt @$750, and a rather used C-96 @$300 at a gunshow this weekend, to send off a $500 check for a CMP Garand. My concience finally got the best of me, I have all these "foreign" guns and not one USA representive. At my one gun a month allowance though I should be Erfurt and C-96 blessed by at least July.

Matt · 05-01-2001, 05:09 PM

One gun a month seems like a moderate amount if you can afford it. After all, even the anti-gunners have pushed for legislation that would allow individuals to buy no more than one per month.

BTW, if you like military rifles, you won't be disappointed in the M1. I hope you are able to buy an Erfurt and C-96 soon. Those are on my want list too!

Todd · 05-01-2001, 06:34 PM

I live in VA, and we can only buy 1 handgun/month.

I've been on the look out for a C96, any advice in what to look for?

todd

Kyrie · 05-01-2001, 06:40 PM

Hi Todd,

This should get you started

http://www.recguns.com/IIIC2m1.html

Best regards,

Kyrie

Mauser C96 FAQ

EOC Bob · 05-01-2001, 07:36 PM

My wife "limits" my gun purchases and I humor her in that regard. After 46 years of putting up with my diversions, I owe her that. Good thing too, or my gun room would quickly become a gun house. European guns form the majority of my collection, and I suppose I will never be satisfied. BTW I just bought two of the "new" French MAS 49/56's, (Century Imports) semi-automatic and fun to shoot, compliment my MAS 36 and 36/51. Changing my attitude toward French weapons.

Aaron · 05-02-2001, 03:28 PM

I received my CMP Garand, an IH type, a few months ago at the $400 price, and was sorely disappointed. About all you could say is that it was in firing condition, but a real horror to look at, with practically no finish and a stock which had as many dents as a golf ball. What a piece of junk! Was lucky to be able to get rid of it.

EOC Bob · 05-02-2001, 06:55 PM

Yes Aaron, it's the luck of the draw with CMP, I have seen some really nice examples and a couple of duds. International Harvester was one of the rare ones though. Nothing really draws me to the Garand, it's just kind of a personal thing. I hope the enthusisiam comes when I finally receive it.

Michael E Halbrook · 05-03-2001, 01:10 AM

I just got my CMP Garand service grade. A 1944 Springfield

with a new condition 1951 Springfield barrel, I would rate it as NRA excellent. I had to replace the bullet guide, and

tighten the trigger guard. I'm still working it up, but I have

shot some 2" 100 yd groups with it.

Good luck Bob.

Mike Halbrook

05-01-2001, 02:43 PM	#1
EOC Bob User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Luger - Broomhandle = Garand Passed up a decent Erfurt @$750, and a rather used C-96 @$300 at a gunshow this weekend, to send off a $500 check for a CMP Garand. My concience finally got the best of me, I have all these "foreign" guns and not one USA representive. At my one gun a month allowance though I should be Erfurt and C-96 blessed by at least July.

05-01-2001, 05:09 PM	#2
Matt User Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 196 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Great philosophy Bob! One gun a month seems like a moderate amount if you can afford it. After all, even the anti-gunners have pushed for legislation that would allow individuals to buy no more than one per month. BTW, if you like military rifles, you won't be disappointed in the M1. I hope you are able to buy an Erfurt and C-96 soon. Those are on my want list too!

05-01-2001, 06:34 PM	#3
Todd User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Alexandria VA Posts: 16 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	OT: C96 I live in VA, and we can only buy 1 handgun/month. I've been on the look out for a C96, any advice in what to look for? todd

05-01-2001, 06:40 PM	#4
Kyrie User Join Date: Jun 2002 Posts: 757 Thanks: 0 Thanked 212 Times in 101 Posts	Re: OT: C96 Hi Todd, This should get you started http://www.recguns.com/IIIC2m1.html Best regards, Kyrie Mauser C96 FAQ

05-01-2001, 07:36 PM	#5
EOC Bob User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Great philosophy Bob! My wife "limits" my gun purchases and I humor her in that regard. After 46 years of putting up with my diversions, I owe her that. Good thing too, or my gun room would quickly become a gun house. European guns form the majority of my collection, and I suppose I will never be satisfied. BTW I just bought two of the "new" French MAS 49/56's, (Century Imports) semi-automatic and fun to shoot, compliment my MAS 36 and 36/51. Changing my attitude toward French weapons.

05-02-2001, 03:28 PM	#6
Aaron Banned Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Vista, CA Posts: 1,008 Thanks: 0 Thanked 9 Times in 9 Posts	Re: Luger - Broomhandle = Garand I received my CMP Garand, an IH type, a few months ago at the $400 price, and was sorely disappointed. About all you could say is that it was in firing condition, but a real horror to look at, with practically no finish and a stock which had as many dents as a golf ball. What a piece of junk! Was lucky to be able to get rid of it.

05-02-2001, 06:55 PM	#7
EOC Bob User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 97 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Luger - Broomhandle = Garand Yes Aaron, it's the luck of the draw with CMP, I have seen some really nice examples and a couple of duds. International Harvester was one of the rare ones though. Nothing really draws me to the Garand, it's just kind of a personal thing. I hope the enthusisiam comes when I finally receive it.

05-03-2001, 01:10 AM	#8
Michael E Halbrook User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Nampa, ID Posts: 31 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: Luger - Broomhandle = Garand I just got my CMP Garand service grade. A 1944 Springfield with a new condition 1951 Springfield barrel, I would rate it as NRA excellent. I had to replace the bullet guide, and tighten the trigger guard. I'm still working it up, but I have shot some 2" 100 yd groups with it. Good luck Bob. Mike Halbrook