[Duce]

FedEx showed up this morning, and the same guy who has been coming to my house every now and then over the past four years had a long rectangular box in his hands. Based upon past trips, delivery man knew exactly what it was (as did I).

Had received two field grades this past Spring, both of which had reparked grade receivers with eventually no parking on any of the other parts, so I wasn't sure what to expect. Boy, what a difference $100 makes! Received a December '41, six-digit SA. Reparked, but so were all of the other parts so all matched. Had a 10/53 LMR barrel: TE 3, MW 1. All other parts were nicely parked, and in good shape. Except for barrel and rear sight (DRC), I believe everything was SA. New commercial walnut furniture, but no CMP cartouche.

Very pleased. Thank you CMP.

 

[reelmn]

That stock just WOW

 

[rvr350]

Should be a great shooter.

 

[Jeff42899]

Can't wait to see it when you're done with it!

 

[32639]

Duce, LMR was a SA sub-contractor in Birmingham Alabama during the 50's. It was a small shop and they were known for the outstanding barrels they made. If yours is in good shape be proud of it.

From a Garand collectors asso. Journal article .

 

[IRON WORKER]

That is a beautiful stock ,very nice

 

[Springfield Shooter]

Congrats. Very nice rifle. I've got a couple of CMP Specials. I am starting to wish I had a Service Grade as well. Maybe next year (if they still have them).

 

[nra lifer 1980]

Congrats What a great looking rifle! Range time is going to be fun. Makes me wish I could visit one of the stores again

 

[1KPerDay]

WOW. That stock is a STUNNER!!

 

[boomerpusher]

Boy, did you make out big time! Very,very nice rifle. Enjoy and take good care of her.

 

[hardheaded]

That is sweeet

 

[m14brian]

That's a great looking rifle.
m14brian

 

[Duce]

Duce, LMR was a SA sub-contractor in Birmingham Alabama during the 50's. It was a small shop and they were known for the outstanding barrels they made. If yours is in good shape be proud of it.

From a Garand collectors asso. Journal article .

Oh... I know exactly what LMR barrels are. However, out of my, um, ...several... Garands, this is my first LMR. Looking forward to seeing how it shoots. Even with the receiver leg having a -14 drawing number. GI2

 

[SteedGun]

Yup, very jealous. LMR barrel should shoot great. Nothing like a new CMP rifle. I have one CMP Garand and one CMP Carbine. Both are very cherished.

Be sure to let us know how she shoots.

Congratulations.

 

[Phil “Murphy” McGrath]

Duce, LMR was a SA sub-contractor in Birmingham Alabama during the 50's. It was a small shop and they were known for the outstanding barrels they made. If yours is in good shape be proud of it.

From a Garand collectors asso. Journal article .

All this time I thought they supplied barrels for IHC and H&R?

 

[Phil “Murphy” McGrath]

I think this stock really needs a good dose of Teak oil?

 

[Duce]

All this time I thought they supplied barrels for IHC and H&R?

This barrel (10/53) is not original to the receiver (12/41). No doubt a take-off from another receiver (mostly likely IHC or H&R).

 

[Duce]

I think this stock really needs a good dose of Teak oil?

It's fresh out of the box it came in. Definitely needs some additional work. When I find some time, I'll try to work a little magic into it. But not with teak oil; too many teak trees are unnecessarily killed in making that stuff! GI2

 

[richkay228]

Awesome. that's a unique and bold grain on the wood ! Enjoy !

 

[Dougboffl]

Cerakote it in FDE!!!






(kidding)