Visiting the CMP South Store | M1 Garands and 1903s!! 

Nice " 03 ". Where I lived in New York state. There was a USMC reserve armory across the street from my grandmother's house. I use to like hanging around in the armory. One day I went in and the people were taking " 03s" from storage racks and putting them into large crates. They were being turned in. This was around 1959. The reserve used Garands. My uncle had joined this reserve outfit right after high school in 1940. His company was in the 1st Battallion, 5th Marine Regiment. They were activated and the battallion was eventually became the 1st Marine Raiders. On August 7 1942 my uncle landed on an island, Tulagi. Which was 20 miles away from Guadalcanal. The fight for Tulagi took two days, no Japanese taken prisoner. My uncle was KIA the first day. My reason for the story is because those " 03s" were carried on that island and when I carried two rifles to the crate, I kept wondering did I get to hold the rifle my uncle carried. Those rifles almost had black wood from oil and the metal finish were very worn, no rust. I have wondered what happened to those " 03s" and when I come across a rifle I wonder might it be my uncle's.

Thank you for your post! And by the way, you have a beautiful piece of property. Alabama looks great.

good stuff, i wish i was near a cmp!

Got to check it out for myself next time on my road trips.

Also at camp Perry there is a CMP store

Happily when I visited in early Dec they had one 1898 Krag as well as 1903A3s and M1917s.

I thought the Garand you got was amazing, that Springfield is even better to me. Great finds brother!

Cool, I’ve shot at the other location and it is really awesome, 👍

The item called an M-1 ammunition pouch for multiple clips is often referred to as a bandolier.

I wish I had gone there when I was in basic and AIT at Ft. McClellan. Also that 1903 has the cut for the pederson device. cool rifle.

I live only about 30 minutes from the South Store. I have been there many times and have gotten quite a few rifles. Last trip down in Nov they had M1917s in stock as well.

I came here looking for the Garand and was pleasantly surprised to see you left with an '03, as I'm awaiting mine from a private seller.

Got my M1 Garand back in August...same store Great sales team.😎🌈🌺🤙🏽

Thanks for the vid

Great video.. very informative. Is there a way to find out if that Springfield 1903 was used in the Philippines during the American administration/ pacification campaign with the locals here during that era? I would love to get one myself and own a piece of history (but I gathered from your discussion it's only open to US citizen-which is unfortunate). Same thing with the M1 Garand. More power to your channel.

Sweet M1903. I have 2 Garands and a M1903A3. Even though the 03A3 isn’t as old, I do like the rear sights better.

I have an 03 much like that. It also has the pederson magazine port.

So informative thanks so much. I’m in the process of ordering one from cmp cuz I too like the m1 a lot. Can’t wait to get it hope it’s still available. Keep up the good work and stay safe bro. Do you think they still have it say service grade $750? What do you suggest?

Your 1903 has a Pederson device cut on the left side of the receiver. Those were actions manufactured especially for the device, but were later used in WWII for m1903 rifles. Not very common.

I would like to see the store some day , but coming from Kansas City it will take awhile . I would also like to get the 1903 , 1903-A3, & the Grarand . I did purchase from a local gun shop a United States Rifle .30 Caliber Model 1917 , Winchester ( made a video) . I had gone to the last gun show of the year here and passed on a low serial number 1903 & a 1903-A3 by National Ordnance . I will keep looking , thanks for the video , got a nice rifle & accessories

You should have seen it 20 years ago, in its glory days.

Thanks for taking us along! Where there any M1 Carbines there?

Hey bro, if you don't mind me asking ? How much was the Springfield ? I would love to go and get one myself.

The pederson cut out make it a more rare rifle. I think you fell into that one. Congratulations

I need to make a day trip and go there

That 03 seems to have a slot in the receiver on the left side. Was that for a Pedersen device? Good Luck, Rick

I'm wondering what was the price of the M1 Garlands Thank You Captain Dennis Wohltman

So the bayonet and the ammo you got at the cmp near Atlanta? Do they ship ammo? Great video by the way!

Around about how much were the garands?

Its too bad one cannot buy 1903s from the cmp website.

How can I get qualified to purchase surplus arms from CMP ?

"M1 pouches" == Musette bags.. ..and, of course, save your .30-06 brass and reload! You scored bigly on the 1903 with the "C"stock. "S" stocks suck.

How much?

So what did it cost?

Did they have a fair amount of 1917 or 1903s in stock? I'm thinking about heading to Anniston next weekend.

Alvin York gun??

Anyone know how legit their website is to order from

How can I get a m1 grade

Did they have any m1a1 carbines i live 30 mins away and that's the past one i need i have a m1 and 1903

03 how much?

What was the price range for the 1903s?

anybody know where to get pricing on the Garand through cmp started looking into the mail order program but don't want to get to far if its above my budget

What are the 1903's going for there?

Only thing that sucks about buy from CMP is that you have to be a member of a marksmanship program.

I love my o3 a3 beautiful rifle but hate there sights so don’t shoot her as often

Anyone who visits the CMP and does not go to the fantastic gun collection at Berman Museum . at 640 Museum DR in Anniston AL Is Making a big mistake.

What state are you in?

Why so much paperwork

No one answers the phone

THE RIFLES SHOULD BE FREE TO TAXPAYERS, THEY WERE PAID FOR ORIGINALLY BY TAX MONEY. YOUR W2 SHOULD ALLOW YOU TO GET A RIFLE EVERY YEAR..