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ezekial · 03-03-2008, 10:04 PM

hi just purchased my first m1 carbine universal after reading some comments about these rifles i'm wishing i did'nt paid $500.00 off auction arms still have time to send it back whats your thoughts. rifle looks to be in good shape have'nt shot it yet, don't know if i should. riffleing does'nt look to strong but its there

oldjarhead · 03-03-2008, 10:17 PM

$500 for a Universal is somewhat steep. They usually sell for around $300-$350 (or less). Personally, I'd send it back and use the $500 for a USGI carbine from CMP...you'll even have some money left over most likely; then you can buy some ammo for the little beast.

ezekial · 03-03-2008, 10:23 PM

thanks for the info will do that whats cmp do they have a web site

kygunsmith · 03-03-2008, 10:23 PM

I confer. Please return for money and buy a real carbine!!Good luck.

ezekial · 03-04-2008, 12:15 AM

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Originally Posted by ezekial

thanks for the info will do that whats cmp do they have a web site

M14man · 03-04-2008, 12:47 AM

The CMP is the former DCM, Director of Civilian Marksmanship. Though not a gov't entity,they dispose of U.S. GI firearms. There are some qualifying steps, the instructions are on the site. Once you qualify you can purchase genuine surplus much less than market prices. Well; that explanation may not satisfy everyone, but it's close. Here is their web site, play with it and look around.

CMP Sales Events

03-03-2008, 10:04 PM	#1
ezekial Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	unsure hi just purchased my first m1 carbine universal after reading some comments about these rifles i'm wishing i did'nt paid $500.00 off auction arms still have time to send it back whats your thoughts. rifle looks to be in good shape have'nt shot it yet, don't know if i should. riffleing does'nt look to strong but its there

03-03-2008, 10:17 PM	#2
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Mansfield, MO Posts: 890	$500 for a Universal is somewhat steep. They usually sell for around $300-$350 (or less). Personally, I'd send it back and use the $500 for a USGI carbine from CMP...you'll even have some money left over most likely; then you can buy some ammo for the little beast.

03-03-2008, 10:23 PM	#3
ezekial Registered User Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 3	thanks for the info will do that whats cmp do they have a web site

03-03-2008, 10:23 PM	#4
kygunsmith Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 146	I confer. Please return for money and buy a real carbine!!Good luck.

03-04-2008, 12:47 AM	#6
M14man Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: FLA Posts: 539 Images: 10	The CMP is the former DCM, Director of Civilian Marksmanship. Though not a gov't entity,they dispose of U.S. GI firearms. There are some qualifying steps, the instructions are on the site. Once you qualify you can purchase genuine surplus much less than market prices. Well; that explanation may not satisfy everyone, but it's close. Here is their web site, play with it and look around. CMP Sales Events