New C&R additions to the collection

[gwoodburn]

Thought you guys would appreciate this...

So there I was, a normal Sunday afternoon at the local indoor range and after firing off 200 rds I pack up to go home and watch some football. But before I leave, I do what most of us do and browse around the shop to check to see if there was anything cool in stock. That was my first mistake... because I started to notice a lot of very interesting C&R rifles on the shelf. They were on consignment from a local guy whose father recently passed away and passed an amazing collection on to his son. There was a little bit of everything... Garands, Enfields, an Ishapore 2A1, even a Krag and Browning BAR. I couldn't resist and after getting the blessing from my wonderful wife... I picked up a Saginaw S'G' M1 Carbine and a Springfield 1903A1. I didn't get an amazing deal, paid about market value, but these things are sweet and I am sure they are only going to go up in value. They appear to be unfired since the gentleman picked them up from the CMP years ago...

 

[Melnic]

"Wonderful Wife" <<<<< understatement

Nice pick up!

 

[gwoodburn]

"Wonderful Wife" <<<<< understatement

Nice pick up!

It took a bit of convincing that it was an investment and Americana that I could pass on to the kids we dont have yet, but the trade off was that I get her the new bedroom set she has been wanting, lol... Deal!

 

[buellsfurn]

Thought you guys would appreciate this...

So there I was, a normal Sunday afternoon at the local indoor range and after firing off 200 rds I pack up to go home and watch some football. But before I leave, I do what most of us do and browse around the shop to check to see if there was anything cool in stock. That was my first mistake... because I started to notice a lot of very interesting C&R rifles on the shelf. They were on consignment from a local guy whose father recently passed away and passed an amazing collection on to his son. There was a little bit of everything... Garands, Enfields, an Ishapore 2A1, even a Krag and Browning BAR. I couldn't resist and after getting the blessing from my wonderful wife... I picked up a Saginaw S'G' M1 Carbine and a Springfield 1903A1. I didn't get an amazing deal, paid about market value, but these things are sweet and I am sure they are only going to go up in value. They appear to be unfired since the gentleman picked them up from the CMP years ago...

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very nice, pay what you can afford and you could apparently afford. They are investments.

 

[buellsfurn]

It took a bit of convincing that it was an investment and Americana that I could pass on to the kids we dont have yet, but the trade off was that I get her the new bedroom set she has been wanting, lol... Deal!

The old bait and switch

 

[llkoolkeg]

Dang, those are pretty rifles. Cograts to you!

 

[GuitarmanNick]

Sweet!

 

[gwoodburn]

Thanks guys. After doing research on the 1903a1, turns out it was one of the Greek returns that the CMP got back in the late 90s/early 2000s. Based on the serial, the receiver was made around 1931. The barrel is marked HS 5-44 so my guess is after WWII it was arsenal refurbished then sent to Greece. From what I've found it was hit or miss I the condition of the Greek rifles, but I think this one sat in a crate unused until it was shipped back. The barrel is super clean with flawless rifling. Can't wait to get it to the range. I'm currently working in Atlanta Georgia so I'm thinking of taking a drive to the CMP range in Talladega. I think that would be appropriate for its first shots

 

[jjsat]

Great looking rifles! You got off easy--last time I did that it cost me a new kitchen in return.

 

[Cbrem]

You lost me when you said you went home to watch football.

 

[Cbrem]

nice pick up , though

 

[gwoodburn]

nice pick up , though

Lol, thanks buddy

 

[Doitsouthstyle]

College that was on DVR from the day before. Lol

 

[gwoodburn]

No college football for me... trying to keep up with my stupid fantasy team, but got distracted by an M1 carbine, lol

 

[mawkie]

Keepers, the rifles and the wife! Still lurking about for just the right Underwood M1 Carbine. Shouldn't take more than a year or two at this rate!

 

[mawkie]

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[mawkie]

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[gwoodburn]

Keepers, the rifles and the wife! Still lurking about for just the right Underwood M1 Carbine. Shouldn't take more than a year or two at this rate!

I hear ya. For there being over 6 million of them made, it sure is hard to find good, well taken care of M1 carbines. Maybe one day I'll have a carbine from all 10 manufactures in my connection... By then I'll probably have refurnished the whole house too

 

[j_h_smith]

Those are mighty nice looking firearms ya got there.....

Congrats!

 

[SmokeEaterPilot]

Thought you guys would appreciate this...

So there I was, a normal Sunday afternoon at the local indoor range and after firing off 200 rds I pack up to go home and watch some football. But before I leave, I do what most of us do and browse around the shop to check to see if there was anything cool in stock. That was my first mistake... because I started to notice a lot of very interesting C&R rifles on the shelf. They were on consignment from a local guy whose father recently passed away and passed an amazing collection on to his son. There was a little bit of everything... Garands, Enfields, an Ishapore 2A1, even a Krag and Browning BAR. I couldn't resist and after getting the blessing from my wonderful wife... I picked up a Saginaw S'G' M1 Carbine and a Springfield 1903A1. I didn't get an amazing deal, paid about market value, but these things are sweet and I am sure they are only going to go up in value. They appear to be unfired since the gentleman picked them up from the CMP years ago...

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Nice pick ups!

is that a prewar C or 03a3 replacement?