CMP M1's

rugermarksman · 06-24-2006, 04:00 PM

Has anyone bought a field or rack grade CMP M1?
Accuracy, looks, functionality, Problems?

Ben Hartley · 06-27-2006, 09:28 PM

Technically, the "woodless Danes" are considered rack grade, and I've just about gotten my recent unChristmas present ready to go to the range.
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Functioning, so far as I can tell just handling and using a timing guage, is fine. Condition: well worn parkerizing, but no rust or pitting. Some new parts: both Breda and Baretta (Italian) and a Danish VAR replcement barrel (MW and TE both 3+) Nothing broken, no stripped threads, all seems to be there and servicable.
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The proof of the pudding, however, is in the shooting, so jog my memory next week, and I'll give you a report on how she shoots. (If we don't get our promised/threatened weekend of thunderstorms and torrential rains.)
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Ben

N2914J · 06-27-2006, 11:21 PM

A fellow cadet in my ROTC unit bought one for WWII re-enactment purposes, and he says he loves it. He has shot live rounds through it, but isn't an experience marksman. He says he likes it though.

Full MeTal Jack · 06-29-2006, 07:08 PM

got a RGLW. Had to replace barrel. Slapped a Boyd's stock on it. My no-name Ebay barrel shoots GREAT. But sighting system is verry low. Gas system is good.
Get one while you can. the price keeps going up.
FMJ

jerry · 06-29-2006, 07:54 PM

Love my Dane Rack grade. A few minor replacement parts, Win trigger housing. Original 1943 barrel. Shoots 3" groups at 125 yards. (longest at range) Stock is a little rough with non matching hand guards. I have a cartouche though :right: I love it to death. I wouldn't trade he r for a prettier one, no way.

Ben Hartley · 07-03-2006, 09:27 AM

Went a-shootin' with my recently-acquired woodless Dane on this past Saturday. No problems with functioning at all, and, like all M1's, she speaks with great... um... authority.
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Groups? Well... given my eyesight, not too shabby: 3" to 4" at 100 yards.
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Pictures are in the "Woodless Dane" thread.
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Ben

06-24-2006, 04:00 PM	#1
rugermarksman Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeastern CT Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0)	CMP M1's Has anyone bought a field or rack grade CMP M1? Accuracy, looks, functionality, Problems?

06-27-2006, 09:28 PM	#2
Ben Hartley Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jaffrey, New Hampshire Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0)	Rack Grade CMP M1's Technically, the "woodless Danes" are considered rack grade, and I've just about gotten my recent unChristmas present ready to go to the range. - Functioning, so far as I can tell just handling and using a timing guage, is fine. Condition: well worn parkerizing, but no rust or pitting. Some new parts: both Breda and Baretta (Italian) and a Danish VAR replcement barrel (MW and TE both 3+) Nothing broken, no stripped threads, all seems to be there and servicable. - The proof of the pudding, however, is in the shooting, so jog my memory next week, and I'll give you a report on how she shoots. (If we don't get our promised/threatened weekend of thunderstorms and torrential rains.) - Ben

06-27-2006, 11:21 PM	#3
N2914J Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Little Rock, AR Posts: 391 Trader Rating: (0)	A fellow cadet in my ROTC unit bought one for WWII re-enactment purposes, and he says he loves it. He has shot live rounds through it, but isn't an experience marksman. He says he likes it though. __________________ God Bless America

06-29-2006, 07:08 PM	#4
Full MeTal Jack Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Southeast Texas Posts: 1,421 Trader Rating: (0)	got a RGLW. Had to replace barrel. Slapped a Boyd's stock on it. My no-name Ebay barrel shoots GREAT. But sighting system is verry low. Gas system is good. Get one while you can. the price keeps going up. FMJ __________________ [IMG]http://img287.echo.cx/img287/63/9130110x100a4vb.jpg

06-29-2006, 07:54 PM	#5
jerry Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 10,760 Trader Rating: (0)	Love my Dane Rack grade. A few minor replacement parts, Win trigger housing. Original 1943 barrel. Shoots 3" groups at 125 yards. (longest at range) Stock is a little rough with non matching hand guards. I have a cartouche though :right: I love it to death. I wouldn't trade he r for a prettier one, no way. __________________

07-03-2006, 09:27 AM	#6
Ben Hartley Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: Jaffrey, New Hampshire Posts: 146 Trader Rating: (0)	CMP Rack Grade... Went a-shootin' with my recently-acquired woodless Dane on this past Saturday. No problems with functioning at all, and, like all M1's, she speaks with great... um... authority. - Groups? Well... given my eyesight, not too shabby: 3" to 4" at 100 yards. - Pictures are in the "Woodless Dane" thread. - Ben