I just got back from the south CMP store. I was looking for a beater with a good barrel that no collector would want. turns out that my rack grade gun had a number one muzzle reading. I took it home and it's a collection of parts from 1944 all the way to 1956. the trigger assembly up rod and the barrel are barely worn at all. I wonder where it's been since July of 44 when the receiver was made. the stock is b to hell but it's not cracked or anything it's 80 years old I bet. is there such sweet people it's worth it's worth going to the store for sure.
I got my service grade HRA M1 on Aug. 10, 1984 from the DCM. It cost me $94.30 plus $27.66 for packing, handling and shipping, total, $121.96. Its a great shooter and I used it in leg matches.
Not really in the white, its stainless and cant be blued. It was usually blackened with soot from a lantern or a few other easy ways. Its described in the training manual for the m1 cal 30 rifle.
Thanks man! I was in the process of sending my packet in to the CMP, but I was on the fence with the Rack Grade vs. the Expert grade, due to the fact that they are the only rifles available right now. Your video helped me make me define my decision. There's some guy doing the different grades calling the Rack Grade essentially sh"@t. Yet, a lot of other people where satisfied with their purchase. Thanks again Mitchell 30!
I got 2 from the CMP a couple years ago. I got a service grade and a special grade. The special grade looks like new (it mostly is). The service grade is in great shape too. The stock on that one is a little banged up, but that's what I wanted. I am pretty happy with what they sent me. I asked for WW2 era Springfield, and that's what they sent... It's nice that they let you ask, and they will try to give you what you want (if they are able to). Well worth the money and the process.... I'm almost done making a walnut display case (just putting the tung oil on the case).
Thanks for watching! That is awesome you know the armorer! Tell him thanks it shoots great and I am happy! Would love to know more about the rifle and parts he or she put on!
I believe the PB bolts came from when we loaned rifles to Denmark. Beretta and another company contracted to make spare parts, and eventually, complete rifles. I have a Danish with a PB bolt and VAR barrel.
Nice! Love the M1 and the CMP. They have been very good to me in the 25 years I've bought from them. Lead dipped heel? Probably a Phillipines return with the amount of pitting.
I sent my packet in on 7/6 and got the DBU email on the 19th but it said they received my packet in the 11th. Everything I've seen leans towards 4-6wks so hopefully some time in the next couple weeks I'll get the shipping email and receive it the next day.
Actually received it around the end of August IIRC. It's not bad for a rack grade. Pitting on the underside of the receiver is minimal fire something that's 65 years old. I've installed the Schuster plug but only taken out to the range once since getting it. Shoots 150gr Winchester Deer Season well enough
Thanks for watching! Just read carefully and fill out correctly. Make sure you get it notorized and send in a copy of all the required documents. Then sit back and be patient!
They will definitely run out of supply some day. I would suggest not to dilly dally. I missed out on some options a couple years ago because I drug my feet. Still kicking myself!
Looks nice. I thought "rack grade" was a nice way of saying "shit". Wish CMP was not as bureaucratic as they are. Too much paperwork and I have to find a club to join.
