This is my rifle...

**lexington86** · March 18th, 2009, 06:08 PM

...there are many like it, but this one is mine.

Last week I ventured up to the CMP North Store with my dad, uncle, and step-brother. Overall it was a great experience made even better by being there with family. I came home with what I was after: a service grade M1 Garand. The receiver was manufactured by Harrington and Richardson in 1953. All but a couple parts are also built by HRA. My gas cylinder lock is an IHC, and according to the very knowledgeable staff at the CMP, my trigger group is a WWII-era SA. On with the pictures...

**Shawn.L** · March 18th, 2009, 06:13 PM

gorgeous rifle

**brian** · March 18th, 2009, 07:02 PM

very nice. but you'll quickly find one is not enough.

**gf45acp** · March 18th, 2009, 07:31 PM

NICE!!!!!!!!!!

**Emptymag** · March 18th, 2009, 08:14 PM

You've done what I should have done years ago.

I'm happy for you. It truly is an amazing rifle.

**stadiumjump** · March 18th, 2009, 08:43 PM

what's the process like getting one?

**M1aFan** · March 18th, 2009, 09:34 PM

I bought mine with out ever firing one before. Will never forget loading my first clip, placing the stock into my shoulder and squeezing the trigger. There is NOTHING like the sound and feel of an M1 Garand on the range. I couldn't imagine being on the receiving end of that weapon. Enjoy the gun AND enjoy the history of the M1 Garand.

**Nic** · March 18th, 2009, 09:49 PM

Very nice, congratulations.

**ithinkimamedic** · March 19th, 2009, 03:30 AM

BINGO! I need to drive back to the North Store... need more ammo too... Hope you bought a case or 2 Alex!

**Chunky Monkey** · March 19th, 2009, 06:14 AM

Damn I gotta get one of those!! Is that in shootable condition?

Got me looking at the CMP website. So if you gather up birth certificate, License to Carry, drivers license, membership card for a CMP gun club, some cash and drive to North Store I could come home with beauty like that?