Pssst! Look at the shows and online sites like ARMSLIST and Gun Owner's Club, and find yourself some sporterized milsurp rifles for about half of what the untouched, pristine military versions bring. You can shoot them as is, or embark on restoring them to their original military state. The "bubba'd" ones are usually the cheapest. I picked up a No. 4 Mark III * that had "U.S.PROPERTY" on it for $125. I got a pretty decent Carcano for $100. You won't find any M-1 Garands or M-1 Carbines like that. but there are still plenty of bolt guns out there. Good hunting!
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