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Ignition Override · July 21, 2012, 02:36 AM

tahunua001:
I can't answer your questions, but if you are pretty familiar with the CMP, you realize that if you qualify (i.e. the GCA costs about $25/year) you can buy a Service Grade for less than the pawn shop's list price.

At least all CMP guns are checked for safe operation and rated partly by the throat and muzzle wear.
In that pawn shop Garand, you would need to assume that all parts are inside, and that it was not abused, unless you know the previous owner and his attitude towards guns. Maybe you have the tools to check the throat/muzzle wear?

July 21, 2012, 02:36 AM	#6
Ignition Override Senior Member Join Date: February 18, 2008 Location: About 20 nm from the Big Muddy Posts: 2,884	tahunua001: I can't answer your questions, but if you are pretty familiar with the CMP, you realize that if you qualify (i.e. the GCA costs about $25/year) you can buy a Service Grade for less than the pawn shop's list price. At least all CMP guns are checked for safe operation and rated partly by the throat and muzzle wear. In that pawn shop Garand, you would need to assume that all parts are inside, and that it was not abused, unless you know the previous owner and his attitude towards guns. Maybe you have the tools to check the throat/muzzle wear? Last edited by Ignition Override; July 21, 2012 at 02:42 AM.