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I have a very nice 30-06 Garand from CMP (new walnut stock) with a 1945 receiver. I've fitted this gun with a new, never fired Kreiger barrel (GI configuration) and I've had an offer of $1400 for the gun. Is this reasonable or is the gun worth more? I purchased it from CMP in 2015 before their stock ran low.
Thanks,
MarkS.
I would say that is a reasonable price. I myself would not pay that much but I'm a collector more than a shooter.
Take the $1400.
I'd take the offer.
Sell the gun, take the cannoli.
I feel this is appropriate:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-WCFUGCOLLU
If someone offers $1400 you better take it before they change their mind..................
I was trying to be delicate but RUN AND DON'T LOOK BACK
I'd do as everyone else suggested,and sell for that price!
Well, I decided against all the sage advice offered here to keep it. Several reasons:
* I unfortunately live in the socialist state of Massachusetts. When I bought this Garand, it was shipped directly to my door. Now CMP is required to ship to a FFL.
* It has a GI contour Krieger bbl (new) installed by the Garand Guy.
* It has a WWII receiver.
* it has a battle sight and milled trigger guard.
* when I opened the box, I thought that CMP had shipped me a Special by mistake, it was that nice.
* Most importantly, I get attached to things - selling that gun would be like selling a child.
Which brings up my next question:
The original barrel is a WWII, but I doubt that it saw any action, the MW is about .5. Should I try and sell the barrel or pick up a field grade gun from CMP and make a shooter out of it?
Thanks for all the feedback.
Mark S.
... but Mark, you didn't listen to the last advice when you were clearly entertaining selling. Is this wasted keystrokes again :)
I couldn't've said it any better. Go make your own mind up and that way you can't blame the out come on anyone but yourself.Quote:
Originally Posted by timshufflin
Jon