Got my CMP M1 Today!

**BandanaBandit1** · April 11th, 2011, 07:32 PM

Hey everyone, Will post pics when i finish cleaning all the grease out of it. Its a SA 624xxx. Finish looks great, Rebarreled in '52. Only problem is that when i was disassembling the rifle The top Handguard had a crack that ran through the middle (Will have to find a replacement one, Think if i asked CMP they would send me another one?). Also, the extractor spring and plunger is completely rusted and VERY brittle. Anyone know where i can find one of these?? (The Bolt is a PIA to put back together, especially w/o the tool). Also have a HRA Gas Port Nut im looking to trade for a SA One. Hopefully will post pics by the end of the week! This thing looks AWESOME!

**thebearpack** · April 11th, 2011, 08:09 PM

A 6-digit SA... nice! Congrats on the new rifle. Numrich has the parts you're looking for or you can just try the CMP forums (maybe do a WTB there). As far as the hand guard it's worth a shot asking CMP. They seem to be very accommodating. Can't wait to see the pics.

**BandanaBandit1** · April 11th, 2011, 09:00 PM

How did i know you were going to be the first one to reply?

. Thanks for the sites, ill def try my luck over there. I cant wait to get the thing back together. If i can only figure out how to get the bolt back together though...

**thebearpack** · April 11th, 2011, 09:56 PM

Originally Posted by BandanaBandit1

How did i know you were going to be the first one to reply?

. Thanks for the sites, ill def try my luck over there. I cant wait to get the thing back together. If i can only figure out how to get the bolt back together though...

Ha ha! What can I say... you caught my attention with GARAND! It's a sickness.

BTW... bolt reassembly:

http://civilianmarksmanship.com/asse...boltgroup.html

**BandanaBandit1** · April 11th, 2011, 10:14 PM

Yeah, I read that. I am just having trouble getting the extractor in (Ill NEVER disassemble the bolt ever again.)

**ungawa** · April 11th, 2011, 11:10 PM

CMP M1 picture thread with no picture. Hmm...

It better look nice and be up in 24 hours or neg rep is in order

**BandanaBandit1** · April 12th, 2011, 08:27 PM

UPDATE: Called CMP today and told them about the problem, they said send it back in and they will take care of everything. Sending it tomorrow, hoping by Sat. I have a assembled garand. +1 To CMP Customer Service, It is truely The best CS I ever had ANYWHERE.

**LTCcarrier** · April 12th, 2011, 09:02 PM

The CMP is great. You can tell them you want a WWII or Korean War Garand or stock cartouche and they often provide such a Garand. Join the Garand Collectors Assoc. if you are not a member. They provide alot of info. I shot my Garands when I lived in Tallahassee and they were accurate at 300yards. We used to drive out to change targets. Such a great gun.