were to get an M-1 rifle

[cetme]

O.K. first Dad wants a new 45, then an AR, now he wants an M-1 rifle! The used M-1 that I went to check out today sold already so now I'll have to find another. Any idea's on were to find a shooter grade M-1?

[M1 Tanker]

Gunshows and the auction websites. CMP is out.

[okie shooter]

And you aint going to like how much CMP guns are marked up by gun show dealers for sure. :)

[Tread_Head]

Walk-ins at gun shows are your best (and almost only) bet at finding an M1 at a "bargain" price. Pawn shops or gun stores which don't specialize in mil-surp weapons are your next best bet. Auctions rank third because you might be able to get an M1 for slightly under market price. Gun show dealers jack their prices up to a ridiculous level.

[walt-oxie1]

Check every gunshop, pawn shop, yardsale and flea market within driving distance. When stopping at a yardsale always ask if they have any firearms for sale, sometimes they do and have no idea what it is worth. I picked up a nice Arisaka for $25.00 at a yardsale a few years ago. I would also check classified ads in the newspaper, online and in the bargain hunter type papers. If not in a hurry watch online auctions like a hawk. When going to gun shows make sure you show up extremely early.

[Longhorn789]

Walk-ins at gun shows are your best (and almost only) bet at finding an M1 at a "bargain" price. Pawn shops or gun stores which don't specialize in mil-surp weapons are your next best bet. Auctions rank third because you might be able to get an M1 for slightly under market price. Gun show dealers jack their prices up to a ridiculous level.

That 'bout sums it up...

I've just been lucky over the years. They just seem to come my way...

[Smokehouse69]

The most inexpensive is to wait until October, CMP is supposed to have some in stock then.

[mofocus]

That 'bout sums it up...

I've just been lucky over the years. They just seem to come my way...

and then my way down the line :wink:

[Longhorn789]

and then my way down the line :wink:

I gotta share the love...

[okie shooter]

Longhorn, I think it was one or two years ago, all you did was run across m-1's at shops there in fw area.

[cetme]

thanks fella's. If the old man can hold out till october thats what we'll do. Missed out on a springfield SK import for $695. Pawn shop is asking $1000 for a CIA POS!!

[mofocus]

I gotta share the love...


hehe you need to work some more magik, i wouldnt mind having another one and im sure some ppl on here want one :America:

[Cavalryman]

thanks fella's. If the old man can hold out till october thats what we'll do. Missed out on a springfield SK import for $695. Pawn shop is asking $1000 for a CIA POS!!

$1,000!!!!! Heck, I'll sell you one refurbished to like-new condition for that much! I'll even pay the shipping.