A friend needs reassurance.

acarpenter · 04-20-2008, 08:57 AM

Here is the deal. I have recently decided to order a CMP carbine, due to everyone's suggestions here. (thanks by the way)
I told my buddy about the prices, and he got excited, because he just wants one to have as a blaster. However, he still wants it to look semi-nice. I went ahead and told him that it would fine if he just got a rack grade, because it will definately be shootable, and most likely not look too bad, so I was thinking:

Anyone with an M1 Carbine CMP "rack grade", Post Some Pics!!

I know you want to show them off!

Paper · 04-20-2008, 09:06 AM

CMP Inland Rack Grade rifle I got a couple months ago..

billy · 04-20-2008, 09:10 AM

this isnt mine but it is an example of a rack grade rifle.

jimb2 · 04-20-2008, 10:04 AM

And even if it is dirty, stocks can be cleaned and solvents remove the cosmolene.

oldjarhead · 04-20-2008, 10:08 AM

The CMP rack grades are usually pretty nice. The wood may be somewhat worn and the bore (muzzle) will show some wear. Shootability...great. Replacement wood can be gotten at Fulton Armory Home Page at a very reasonable price if needed. You are thinking OK.
Keep in mind, however, these little guys are about 66 years old and have been in the hands of many different operators; so don't expect them to be near mint.
Good luck! and good shooting!

.22guy · 04-20-2008, 02:43 PM

I have one and its in good shape. The bore is nice and shiny and the muzzle doesn't look worn at all. The wood needs to be cleaned up just a little, but it's in decent shape.

CMP is the best deal going for carbines and garands.

mwatson · 04-23-2008, 07:08 PM

No pic's but I know you will be happy with the carbine.
Mike

04-20-2008, 08:57 AM	#1
acarpenter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 278 Trader Rating: (0)	A friend needs reassurance. Here is the deal. I have recently decided to order a CMP carbine, due to everyone's suggestions here. (thanks by the way) I told my buddy about the prices, and he got excited, because he just wants one to have as a blaster. However, he still wants it to look semi-nice. I went ahead and told him that it would fine if he just got a rack grade, because it will definately be shootable, and most likely not look too bad, so I was thinking: Anyone with an M1 Carbine CMP "rack grade", Post Some Pics!! I know you want to show them off!

04-20-2008, 09:06 AM	#2
Paper One Buwwit Weft Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: IL/WI Border Posts: 861 Trader Rating: (0)	CMP Inland Rack Grade rifle I got a couple months ago.. __________________

04-20-2008, 09:10 AM	#3
billy spiritual counselor Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: a secret lab on the shores of lake titicaca Posts: 10,865 Trader Rating: (0)	this isnt mine but it is an example of a rack grade rifle. __________________ i'll keep an eye out for ya!

04-20-2008, 10:04 AM	#4
jimb2 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Ohio Posts: 496 Trader Rating: (0)	And even if it is dirty, stocks can be cleaned and solvents remove the cosmolene. __________________ I am a nobody. Nobody is perfect. Therefore, I am perfect...

04-20-2008, 10:08 AM	#5
oldjarhead Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Pottersville, MO Posts: 680 Trader Rating: (0)	The CMP rack grades are usually pretty nice. The wood may be somewhat worn and the bore (muzzle) will show some wear. Shootability...great. Replacement wood can be gotten at Fulton Armory Home Page at a very reasonable price if needed. You are thinking OK. Keep in mind, however, these little guys are about 66 years old and have been in the hands of many different operators; so don't expect them to be near mint. Good luck! and good shooting! Last edited by oldjarhead; 04-20-2008 at 10:11 AM.

04-20-2008, 02:43 PM	#6
.22guy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Posts: 4,066 Trader Rating: (0)	I have one and its in good shape. The bore is nice and shiny and the muzzle doesn't look worn at all. The wood needs to be cleaned up just a little, but it's in decent shape. CMP is the best deal going for carbines and garands. __________________ Guns: they are like baseball cards except they are cool and you can kill things with em. -Billy

04-23-2008, 07:08 PM	#7
mwatson Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Rogers, Arkansas Posts: 236 Trader Rating: (0)	No pic's but I know you will be happy with the carbine. Mike __________________ ..............................HOWDY