Breaking – CMP To Receive 86,000 M1 Garands From The Philippines

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Posted in Shooting by Rob Reed

A CMP M1 Special

Good news for fans of the M1 Garand. The Civilian Marksmanship Program is expected to receive 86,000 of these surplus WWII rifles from the government of the Philippines.

This is according to Gina Johnson, General Manager of the CMP South operations in Alabama.

Johnson provided the information late on Friday, April 7, in response to a discussion at The M1 Garand Enthusiasts Group public Facebook page.

“…(the) CMP will be receiving the rifles once the Phillipines prepares them for shipment. CMP reimburses the Army transportation costs of getting these rifles back as they have with every other shipment sent to us. We do not know when these rifles will be shipped back, but they have been approved…” Johnson said in a post to that group.

These rifles were provided to the Philippines government through the Military Assistance Program, or a similar program, as military aid. This type of program essentially replaced the WWII-era “Lend Lease” program and supplied arms and aid to U.S. allies across the world. Since these rifles were loaned, not purchased outright, they are eligible for return to the U.S. Army and then the CMP.

While there is no report on the condition of these specific rifles, the return of any M1 Garand to the U.S. through distribution by the CMP is good news.

The CMP’s mission to promote firearms safety and marksmanship training, with an emphasis on youth activities, is funded through the sale of firearms to qualified U.S. citizens. For more information on how to qualify to purchase a CMP firearm read the CMP’s Eligibility Requirements.

http://thecmp.org/

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/eligibility-requirements/

 

[Bobster]

A chicken in every pot, an M1 in every gun safe! Outstanding!

 

[Water Monkey]

Building them is fun too

 

[John A.]

I thought the phillipines hated America a few months ago?

I always wanted a garand. Only reason I never bought one, is I'd probably hardly never shoot it enough to justify buying one.

 

[Water Monkey]

I thought the phillipines hated America a few months ago?

I always wanted a garand. Only reason I never bought one, is I'd probably hardly never shoot it enough to justify buying one.

You're welcome to shoot any one of my four. Or all of them. Anytime.

 

[John A.]

Thank you.

Like I said, I always wanted one, but never got around to buying one.

When I first got my FFL's, I remember seeing them for $595.

 

[Bobster]

Picture time...

 

[Water Monkey]

Thank you.

Like I said, I always wanted one, but never got around to buying one.

When I first got my FFL's, I remember seeing them for $595.

Had I known about them at 18. I'd have made an investment a long time ago.

 

[carbinemike]

I better start saving.

 

[Water Monkey]

Pics....

 

[Rossignol]

Excellent!!! I've long wanted one.

 

[John A.]

From watching this video concerning the phillipine garands, I'd say their condition is pretty poor condition.

 

[Bobster]

From watching this video concerning the phillipine garands, I'd say their condition is pretty poor condition.

Firstly, thanks for bringing that video to our attention! It was very informative.

Secondly, I think there are many diamonds amongst the coal. And maybe a lot of shooters, which is what I would want.

I think the CMP will be into these Garands for cheap. They did have to treat for termites and clean asbestos off some of them to the tune of a couple million. Then several more millions to ship back home. So say they paid 10 million for them, divided by 85,000 guns leaves the cost under $120 each.