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CMP Surplus Rifles – Revised Sales Policy and Procedures 

July 1, 2025

Civilian Marksmanship Program▸The First Shot▸CMP Surplus Rifles – Revised Sales Policy and Procedures 

An update from Gerald O’Keefe, Chairman and CEO, Civilian Marksmanship Program

During our competitions, I frequently spend time on the firing line, shaking hands and conversing with our most avid loyalists. I receive a lot of feedback, much of which rightly praises the efforts of our 150 employees. Each CMP team member wears multiple hats and works diligently to ensure the CMP mission marches forward. We are a rare organization given the long average tenure that our employees enjoy. That’s a signal that for them, CMP is more than a job; it forms a significant part of their identity. Our mission is their mission, and they live it. They work tirelessly, driven by the simple smile of a competitor, firearm purchaser, or youth camp attendee.

However, as we strive to serve various groups under the banner of “promoting marksmanship” and as we advance our numerous operational activities, we recognize opportunities for improvement. With each social media post, email, forum comment, or in-person critique, your passion for our shared mission is evident. Because we are so invested in our mission, we take your suggestions to heart. They remind us that what we do matters to many good people.

Recently, these questions and suggestions have centered around our policy to sell receivers/rifles reclaimed from previously inoperable drill rifles. You’ve expressed your concerns about the transparency associated with this sales effort, the noticeably diminished supply of surplus rifles and, ultimately, the financial viability of CMP and the many activities we support in the shooting sports (spoiler – our financial viability is strong).

The policy change detailed below represents our commitment to operational transparency.  As you know, the CMP is a unique creation, enabled by a public law to carry out a mission of national importance. Promoting marksmanship, firearm safety, and youth development requires us to uphold traditional values of openness and integrity in our efforts. We acknowledge our responsibility to you and the mission we serve, a mission that I firmly believe is as important today as it has ever been.

Overview

The CMP’s surplus firearms sales business model is dependent on authorized inventory transferred from the Department of the Army. While this has been plentiful over the years there are ebbs and flows. We are in one of those periods now where our inventory of M1911 pistols is extremely strong while our surplus rifle inventory is somewhat diminished. We’ve forecasted this for some time and are taking the following actions:

1) Replenish the surplus rifle pipeline and inventory to the CMP.  The primary solution here is working with the Department of the Army and Department of State to repatriate US owned Garands and Carbines from certain countries.  These efforts have been underway for approximately two years.  They are complex diplomatic efforts between countries but progress has been made in terms of identifying quantities of guns on hand, locations and other administrative and logistics information.  Country-to-country discussions continue — I’m cautiously optimistic we’ll have success here and we’ll certainly keep you informed.

2) Reclaim Drill Receivers/Rifles.  As we’ve communicated previously, we successfully conducted programmatic testing on a number of Garand and M1903/A3 samples and are testing each and every rifle coming out of this program to ensure the metallurgical integrity and safety of these guns.  This article will address the issue that some of you have raised in terms of our transparency of these items in the sales process.  Bottom line up front – we agree and are going to change to full transparency in terms customers knowing exactly what they are buying — reclaimed or not reclaimed.  It’s important to note that we have a strategic quantity of these reclaimed guns and going through the process to make them available is the right thing. There are in fact many, many great guns in this group and they are safe.

3) Produce a CMP Commercial Variant.  Again, and as we’ve recently communicated, we are producing a M1 rifle with a commercial, forged receiver as its centerpiece. We are in the final test phase and hope to have production receivers/M1s available for sale later this summer.  This is an important initiative to begin to flex CMP’s muscles outside the surplus firearm space which we all know is finite.  

State of the Business

As many of you know or might suspect the surplus rifles sales segment of the CMP’s business model is the backbone of our business and our current inventory of non-reclaimed Garands and other legacy rifles is well below historical norms. That said, I do want to assure all our customers, competitors and friends that the CMP continues to operate in a strong fiscal position – actually a very strong position. The reclaimed receivers/rifles number in the tens of thousands, they are in great condition and represent the full suite of shootable and collectable guns.  Our other surplus gun sales channels, notably surplus M1911s, have plentiful inventory and sales are strong.  And as discussed above we are working diligently to restore a reliable rifle pipeline of Garands and other rifles as quickly as we can.  With all this, we are not cutting back on any programs, events or competitions.  In fact, we are looking at where we can do even more to fulfill our Federally-chartered mission to promote marksmanship.  The state of the CMP from a business perspective remains strong.  

With all this as a precursor and somewhat strategic overview the balance of this article will discuss in some detail how we are going to adjust policy and process to sell surplus rifles of all types given current inventory levels.  

The Foundation: Drill & Parade Rifles 

Over the years, CMP has collected and maintained an extensive inventory of drill and parade rifles returned from veterans’ organizations and schools throughout the country. CMP’s recent introduction of receivers reclaimed from this project seeks to responsibly leverage this inventory, returning tens of thousands of surplus arms to the collectors and marksmen of America.   

To understand the value of the project, our customers should first understand the condition of the inventory supporting the initiative. The inventory made available to this project consists exclusively of surplus drill rifles, rendered inoperable in a minimally invasive fashion to support ceremony use where live fire would not be required. Our inventory has not been cut, sectioned, or ‘de-milled’ by any standard. These rifles exhibit only tack welds in key locations to render them temporarily inoperable, meaning that they maintain status as regulated firearms for the duration of our process. 

Defining the Process: ‘Reclaimed’ vs ‘Reweld’ 

A reclaimed rifle is a firearm that was previously a drill rifle, rendered inoperable by minimally invasive means that maintains the general structural integrity of the receiver. When executed properly, these rifles have been professionally restored through a structured and documented engineering process that ensures quality control standards and safety margins equal to any other rifle. This includes painstaking removal of welds and re-machining each receiver to its original specification, along with verification of metallurgical integrity to ensure live-fire serviceability. 

A reweld rifle generally refers to firearms that have been crudely or privately reassembled from cut receiver parts or scrap components—often without metallurgical testing, safety verification, or adherence to inspection standards. These firearms, unless certified by a reputable program like the CMP, may pose unknown safety risks and typically lack provenance or quality assurance. 

The CMP’s reclaimed rifles are not rewelds—they are fully inspected, certified, and tested to exceed typical safety protocols and come with the confidence of our engineering and armory teams.

(Drill Receiver: Before Reclamation)
(Finished Product: CMP Reclaimed Receiver)

CMP’s Reclamation Process: Proof of Concept 

CMP partnered with industry experts to extensively test representative samples from our drill receiver inventory to determine the initial viability of this project. Worst case conditions were replicated in a subset by intentionally compromising heat treats, and all sample receivers were subjected to extreme pressure proof loads to determine the inherent strength of receivers in our drill inventory. All performed admirably, maintaining deformation deltas well within safety margins. Acknowledging the possibility of sub-surface defects at weld transition zones, all test samples were subjected to destructive micrograph inspection to determine the likely frequency of micro-cracks stemming from weld processes. Subsurface defects were detected in about 7 percent of the samples and drove significant production decisions to reliably identify and remove any receiver with defects from inventory. CMP’s unprecedented and extensive efforts to evaluate the potential of this inventory drive a high confidence in all the products that will use these receivers. 

CMP Reclamation Process: Production Process 

Every CMP receiver destined for reclamation undergoes an initial evaluation and sort to determine suitability for the process. Those receivers that make the cut are transferred to our industry partner for further evaluation and eventual reclamation. Old welds are inspected, removed, and filled as necessary to ensure the most uniform finish possible before each receiver is re-machined to USGI specification. To ensure metallurgical integrity and isolate the occurrence of any subsurface defect, all reclaimed receivers undergo advanced evaluation by dual field wet magnetic particle inspection. Only receivers that pass the wet MPI test and final QC inspections are permitted to enter CMP’s available inventory for rifle production. 

Integration of CMP Reclaimed Receivers 

In response to feedback received since integration of the drill receivers into inventory, CMP made the decision to begin differentiating products containing reclaimed receivers with a new series of item numbers. Effective immediately, any rifles containing a receiver associated with the reclamation project will bear an “RC” suffix, added to the traditional grade that the rifle represents. For example, rifles containing a reclaimed receiver that meets the criteria for a Service Grade will be observed with an RM1SERVICE-RC item number. Each of these products has been rigorously tested to meet or exceed the quality standards expected of their non-RC counterparts and come backed with the same Limited Lifetime Warranty offered on all our rifles. It is our hope that the effort to differentiate our inventory will provide clarity and aid in the selection of a product that meets your needs and expectations. 

Legacy Grades 

CMP’s non-reclaimed rifle inventory is somewhat diminished and generally does not support the demand for these products at our typical scale or sales volume. As described above, our efforts have therefore shifted to the production of the tens of thousands of reclaimed receivers and rifles (Garands available now; M1903/A3 rifles available Fall 2025). We are excited to return these to our customers as fully functional firearms that will continue to support the needs of shooters and collectors alike. Given this situation, and effective immediately, legacy/non-reclaimed rifles will now only be sold via two channels:

  • In stores – Limited availability and dependent on inventory levels. (Note: The Camp Perry store for the National Matches is an exception. We have set aside and pre-positioned a strong inventory of non-reclaimed rifles for the event.)
  • Via the CMP Auction site under a different process as described below. 

Legacy Grades Available Via the Auction Site

The CMP acknowledges that in-store sales represent a limited channel. To ensure a fair process and more/equal access for all, customers seeking non-reclaimed variants of our traditional rifles should begin monitoring the CMP Auction site for availability. Non-reclaimed rifles will be posted under a ‘Buy It Now’ format, for a set price, and on a first-come, first-served basis. Each rifle available for sale via this process will have photos of the exact product being offered.  While each one will not have the detailed description you’ve come to expect for other auction items, the information will be sufficient for customers to make an informed decision and will still provide more information than our legacy mail-order process which was singularly grade-centric in terms of information provided. This process will go into effect in the coming weeks and more information on exactly how it will work is forthcoming.  

Tagging of Rifles in Stores

Effective immediately, all rifles in all stores will be clearly marked to provide customers with complete clarity when making purchase decisions.   

Summary – Effective Immediately

Reclaimed Drill Rifles:

  • Sold in physical stores, mail order and Travel Games
  • Significant quantities of M1s and M1903A3s available (M1s – now; M1903/A3s in Fall 2025)
  • Comprehensively and rigorously tested – safe
  • Physical Stores – all surplus rifles will be marked/tagged accordingly to ensure clarity and transparency in the sales process
  • Mail order – reclaimed rifles a separate category 
  • Include a variety of manufacturers, serial numbers and other collectible attributes

Non-Reclaimed Rifles

  • Existing inventories lower than CMP historical norms
  • Sold in physical stores (possibly in limited quantities) and via the CMP Auction site via a ‘Buy it Now’ format – more details on timing and process to be published.   
  • No further general mail order sales . . . for now
  • Camp Perry store during the National Matches – good inventory of non-reclaimed rifles pre-positioned
  • CMP working to replenish rifle stocks via a variety of means

Final Note

The CMP appreciates the loyalty and passion of our customers and competitors.  We have a like passion for all we do. We do understand that this shift in our surplus rifle sales process is a substantial change from our normal business operations.  It is what is in the art of the possible given our existing inventory. We fully intend for this to be temporary and are working hard to achieve that result.  I look forward to your questions and comments.  

212 Replies to “CMP Surplus Rifles – Revised Sales Policy and Procedures ”

  1. Richard F O'Hare says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:37 pm

    Great Info! I’m sure that you are aware that the US gave many thousands of M1’s, 1911’s and M1 Carbines to the South Vietnamese. i understand that there is some rule against repatriation or what condition they are in.

    Second question. Will CMP receive 1911 holsters and ammo magazines and ammo pouches??

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  2. Ken Lore says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:36 pm

    Damn Jerry, AWESOME article! Succinct and to the point! I believe you know me from Talladega matches, but I’d like to say here that IMO you are doing an incredible job with the CMP. Everything from trimming the Board to selling firearms and conducting matches. Putting the right people in the right jobs. I may not agree with everything (match fees… :<), but the CMP hasn’t been on a better track that I’ve experienced in the past almost twenty years. Here’s to you and your leadership and the continued success of the CMP,… and Thank You.

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    1. David Tyrer says:
      July 1, 2025 at 4:13 pm

      I second that! CMP is running like a finely oiled machine!!!

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  3. David Tyrer says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:22 pm

    I have some drill rifles that I previously purchased from the CMP that I would like to donate back for the reclaiming program. Can you send me instructions on how I should go about doing that? (Perhaps there are others who would also like to do that).

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  4. Stephen B says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:22 pm

    I’ll definitely purchase one! Just as long as I can order a can of m2 ball with it! Please and thank you!

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  5. OldVet58 says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:16 pm

    I applaud your efforts to keep rifles available for sale, but let’s be totally honest about why the supply is historically low. I see CMP sourced rifles for sale on “gun breaker” and in national sporting goods chain stores all the time, for prices considerably higher than you are selling them for. If I correctly understand the intent of the CMP, it is to fund marksmanship training by selling historical and/or surplus military weapons to authorized U.S. citizens. There is a common perception that buying rifles from CMP is some kind of ritual that only a few are capable of; as a U.S. Army retiree the hardest thing I had to do was have my application notarized. The bottom line is that your buying limits are far too high; nobody needs to be able to buy the quantities that are currently authorized for personal use. I’ll bet if you set a lifetime purchase limit the supply of rifles will return to more traditional levels, though it may be too late at this point. I am happy with my Expert Grade rifle because I wanted a shooter, but to be honest I would rather have a Service Grade for a lower price. I waited too long and didn’t have that option because the opportunists were buying their yearly limit and reselling them. Just my $0.02…

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  6. Matt Mahoney says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:15 pm

    Thank you for the transparency here.

    For those that are not worth reclaiming and are better as display rifles, is it possible for the CMP to offer the display grade rifles and the display case / stand for mail order? In MA, would love to have one for the home office but cannot drive down due to distance.

    Thanks!

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    1. John Kent says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:15 pm

      At this time we offer a Display rifle with stand. You can find it at the bottom of the Garand page on the website.

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  7. James Mitchell says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:15 pm

    This is a confusing long explanation that leaves much doubt in the mind of collector and shooter a like !!! The designation does help with identification which helps remove the stain confusing RC rifles from 100%. Pure G I rifles!!! Many RG have been sold and have stained collectible G I certified ( By COA ) collectible Rifles!!! This long explanation which has come somewhat late leaves great confusion for future buyers on the open market and has hurt collectable values !!!

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  8. Dan Stants says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    I’m glad the CMP decided to take this action. It addresses some concerns I had about the introduction of reclaimed receivers into the inventory. While I have no doubts that the receivers are safe, I think its important to let customers know what exactly they are buying so they can decide for themselves whether they want to spend their money on a rifle that was formerly a drill rifle.

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  9. henry donaldson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:14 pm

    I sure hope you plan on marking the receivers themselves with a big RC electro penciled on a receiver leg. The second these are sold they will no longer be “reclaimed” receivers.

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  10. Jonathan says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:11 pm

    Are new cmp m1’s cmp games legal? If that’s the case how can you also say that m1903 mk1 (w Petersen cut) is not a legal 1903 rifle for competition and is an “other rifle ? After lengthy discussions with your “competition experts” I’m told it’s because the 1903 mk1 has “superior metallurgy” So it’s all bs or you now freak 1903 mk1s, which have no advantage, as 1903’s

    Ps no one ever responds or takes calls

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  11. MH says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:10 pm

    Dwindling inventory is the disappointing result of allowing speculators and flippers to buy 6, 8, or now even 12 rifles a year, the majority of which get sold for double the price on the secondary market. There should have been a substantially lower limit put on rifles years ago.

    The limit being so high is the antithesis of the mission of the CMP—getting service rifles in the hands of the public and promoting marksmanship—all it does is promote reselling. It shouldn’t be 12 per year or even 8 per year, it should have a *lifetime* limit. Do the same thing with rifles that you did with pistols. Show some integrity in preserving your mission.

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    1. John Kent says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:21 pm

      This has always been a touchy subject. If you want to keep programs going you have to have income. If you want to keep rifles for sale then you have to have income. The simple facts are that without rifle sales no ranges or programs would exist for long. Many people buy one and never get another one. Some people buy many and keep forever. Some people buy their limit and resell them. Not everybody is the same and policing everyone that buys a rifle would not be the way to do it in this situation.

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  12. Phil Henderson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 12:03 pm

    Thank you for all this information. After attending the AMC a couple weeks ago and getting to see the CMP operation as a whole, I really appreciate all everyone does. I learned so much, and was very appreciative for the opportunity to get in on a cancelled seat on short notice. Thanks again! Y’all are the best!

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  13. Finley Vinson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    While all this is very positive and well thought out, I believe that any reclaimed rifle should be marked in addition to the tag and description you describe.
    It should be permanent in some subtle but obvious location on the receiver not visible unless the stock is removed. Perhaps on one of the legs off the receiver.
    It is my strong opinion the information should not be hidden from consumers for future aftermarket sales by those who might be inclined to do so. This generates full and greater CMP transparency plus insures the separate and individual value of original, unaltered rifles for all time.

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    1. James Mitchell says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:17 pm

      Excellent

      Reply
    2. Jim says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:37 pm

      I agree with Mr. Vinson . . .a PERMANENT “RC” should be DEEPLY ENGRAVED on a “hidden but easily observed” portion of the receiver.

      Reply
    3. Ken Lore says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:38 pm

      Good point.
      Electro pencil or stamp that would leave evidence if ground or filed out.

      Reply
  14. FRANCISCO APONTE says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    Thank you so much Mr. O’Keefe. We always have great conversations during the matches and I’m glad everyone else gets to experience the quality, depth and transparency of those conversations.
    I have always appreciated your time and honesty and I’m sure all competitors do as well.
    Looking forward to seeing you at Camp Perry at the end of the month. RLTW
    Frank

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:08 pm

      Francisco — I enjoy our conversations as well. I learn much from you and all our customers and competitors and these conversations do often result in changes in how we run things.

      I’m very much looking forward to Camp Perry. Electronic targets!! See you there!

      Jerry

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  15. JOHN M SIKES says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    I would like to thank the CMP, and particularly Ms Autumn Hoover, for all the cooperation in getting my full allotment of M1911 handguns.

    I’m a history buff and have long sought to possess the sidearm I qualified with during the Vietnam Era. When I’m gone my children will have a piece of history.

    Thanks!! 🇺🇸

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:13 pm

      Thanks John — Autumn does a great job for the CMP and for you all!

      Jerry

      Reply
  16. Andrew Lindsay says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:58 am

    Hello, I’ve noticed , parts. ( bullet guides, followers, springs, ect.) , are not on the estore website. Might this change in the future? Thanx for all you do.

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    1. John Kent says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:23 pm

      With the amount of rifles going down the parts are also going down.

      Reply
  17. Donnie Hale says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:57 am

    Thank you for the clarification. I appreciate the work of the CMP and will continue to support.

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  18. Bruce Miller says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:56 am

    I would like to get a Springfield 1903/03A3, Bolt Action, Five ( 5 ) Shoot, 30/06, refurbished, and ready to shoot.

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  19. Warner Anderson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:56 am

    So, for “clarity,” there are three categories of rifles sold: 1) Surplus rifles without any significant CMP mods, e.g.Rack Grade; 2) Expert Grade, which have original receivers and some surplus parts but sport new bbl and stock; and 3) Reclaimed rifles, which are original rifles as in #1 above, except the receivers are restored.

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    1. John Kent says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:24 pm

      All rifle grades are described on our sales page.

      Reply
  20. Shane Trawick says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:55 am

    Thank you very much for the transparency and depth of this post! Has the CMP tried to get access to the military’s surplus M9 pistols? I am unsure of the legislation surrounding that, if that’s even a possibility, but I’m sure a lot of people would be interested!

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:17 pm

      Shane — current law very specifically only allows for the M1911s. I’m not expecting any changes for the M9s. More modern handgun, higher capacity . . . For sure there would be massive interest but I just don’t expect it to happen. Thank you

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    2. Jim Wingo says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:40 pm

      I trained with and carried a 1911 on active duty. I had to wait two years after sending in my order/application, but I was able to buy a CMP refurbished Ithaca GI 1911 in 2020.

      I would love to be able to buy an M-9, and certainly many who used them in uniform would love to buy one as well.

      Reply
  21. Doug says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:55 am

    Hi : Excellent communication written by Mr. Okeefe that explains the inspection process going forward.
    You are testing the receivers with magnetic particle inspection which verifies if a failure could occur.

    Excellent approach.
    Doug

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  22. Jeff Jonsson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:54 am

    Have you ever sold a reclaimed receiver rifle without disclosing that it was reclaimed? I purchased an Expert Grade a few years ago, which has the new wood and barrel, and now I’m wondering if the receiver came from a drill rifle.

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:12 pm

      Jeff,

      We have not. The reclaimed receiver effort is a new one. Your expert grade from a few years ago is not reclaimed.

      Jerry

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  23. Matt says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:54 am

    I purchased an M1 Garand over the weekend from the store in Talladega. Would this rifle have been marked if it was reclaimed? Overall I’m happy with the rifle, but it would be nice to know if this was in place days ago, for my own personal knowledge of my rifle.

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    1. John Kent says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:26 pm

      The reclaimed rifles have “RC” at the end of the NLU or model number. Such as RM1FIELDRC.

      Reply
  24. Steve Richards says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:54 am

    Everything sounds great! Thanks for the full explanation.
    Look forward to future business with the CMP and the products they offer.

    Reply
  25. Joseph Koss says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:53 am

    Thank you for your very comprehensive descriptions of the ongoing work of the CMP and your commitment to continue providing an array of sound, high quality products.
    I look forward to hearing more from you in the future and hopefully making a purchase.

    Reply
  26. Andrew H. says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:53 am

    I personally am looking forward to the M1903/A3s in the Fall. I have been wanting to pick one up for quite some time.

    Reply
  27. John Brooks says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:52 am

    Thank you for the very informative essay.

    Given my experience with CMP I would not hesitate to buy a reclaimed rifle when looking to buy another one………

    Reply
    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:19 pm

      Thanks John — you’ll start seeing lots of them in our stores now. Marked accordingly of course. I’ve looked at hundreds of the reclaimed receivers and these are still great products.

      Jerry

      Reply
  28. Robert Thompson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:51 am

    I’m sure you know this but Korea has a few rifles we could tap into. Maybe a few 1911s too.

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  29. John B. McCall says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:51 am

    Good for you guys! Keep up the good work. I am 88 now and want one of your 1911s for my shooting and reloading but do not belong to any organized competitive shooting organization which I understand is a necessary precondition for purchase. Note: in early 2000s, I accumulated some 18 1903 and 1903A, as well as four Garands. Through gradual gifts to grandchildren (and their parents on occasion also), I am down – now -to a single 1903, but it is no “safe queen” by any means. Godspeed!

    p.s. I got my first 1911 at age 17 and have had one of that pattern ever since, and shot IDPA for years till age 83 when feet became to bad to r un and jump those stages. At present, I only have ONE 1911 (sort-of): a Nighthawk Commander 9×19 and it is a tack driver (with Wilson mags). I want a GI version like the rattly old Ithica I got back in the mid 1950s!

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  30. Mike St. John says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:50 am

    The provided information is much appreciated and provides a clear and concise review of the process. Thank you for the update.

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  31. Lucas Espinoza says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:50 am

    Love the transparency! Glad to hear there are systems being worked on to let us all know and stay informed on exactly what we’re getting. Would love to see the success of both the reclaimed and new production options, and maybe the expansion of those new production offerings as well!

    Reply
  32. Thomas Woodby says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:49 am

    I have been a customer of the CMP since the late ‘90s (Cust # 110299), I ceased purchasing rifles, etc., from the CMP several years ago when it was arbitrarily decided to jack the prices of the inventory they receive for free, through the roof and out of reach of the average shooter. Now only the “Elon Musks” of collecting and the major gun stores can pay CMP prices. Glad I made my purchases when they were half (or less), of what they are now. Thanks CMP for pushing us average Joes away… TW

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  33. Kevin Baxter, PE says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:49 am

    I appreciate the additional data and transparency regarding the newly manufactured and reclaimed rifles. As a licensed professional engineer (mechanical), I see nothing wrong with CMP’s reclamation process. (I have a friend that has resurrected 2 or 3 frill rifles, and they are fine).
    Now all CMP needs to do is un-FUBAR the logo and return to the traditional, dignified CMP logo.
    Carry on.

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:21 pm

      Thanks Kevin

      I’m a PE in Civil Engineering — I’ve kept the license current but have never used it! Glad to have your vote of confidence on the reclaimed rifles.

      Jerry

      Reply
  34. Gunny Fritz King says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:48 am

    I am looking for an M1 Garand receiver to completea rifle. I have all the other parts. Do you have any reclaimed receivers available?
    R/S
    Fritz

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  35. Bill says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:47 am

    Can the cmp find and restore British enfields ….??? Or any other rifles from allies. Thank you

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  36. William Niebauer says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:47 am

    Have always had good luck with the Anniston CMP. The guys are great and sure do some good work considering the amount of it there is too do. Thanks for your expertise.👍👏

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  37. Richard Merritt says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:46 am

    Quick question…a couple of weeks ago I left my Father’s WWII M 1 Carbine with you for analysis ($190.00). Picked it up last week. All references in your documentation are for Roger C. Larson’s book A Comprehensive Guide to the M1 Carbine. I assume these are page number references. Is there anywhere I can see these referenced pages online? I looked on the internet (Amazon, EBay, etc.) and the price of the book is $195-$400!!! All I want to know is listed on the sheet you included when I picked the rifle up. Very pleased with the results on the analysis but would like more information or at least a place to look. Thanks for the great work that CMP does, keeping history alive!
    Sincerely,
    Richard S. Merritt
    28 Trillium Trail NE
    Rome, GA. 30165

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    1. Matthew Barrett says:
      July 1, 2025 at 1:28 pm

      Sadly, the reason for the Larson book being scarce and expensive is that Roger Larson passed away last fall. The book is the most detailed reference on the market and would be a great asset for any collector.

      Reply
  38. Danny Hudson says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:45 am

    Sir:

    I for one appreciate that lucid and insightful communication to the CMP customers and shooters. This level of operational detail has been lacking in the past and is very appreciated.

    Reply
  39. Wallace R Wynia says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:45 am

    Let me know when the 03A3’s are available.

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:22 pm

      Wallace — we certainly will. I’m thinking Oct is likely right now.

      Jerry

      Reply
  40. TIMOTHY PAUL EVANS says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:44 am

    Good Job – keep it up.

    Reply
  41. AG says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:44 am

    Will we ever see M1 Carbines for sale with set prices versus at auction? Thanks for update

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:25 pm

      AG — we just don’t have carbines now in any numbers. So we’ll see where repatriation goes. If that doesn’t result in anything there may be a commercial receiver option. We have a significant number of GI carbine parts so we do have some options. But I want the repatriation effort to play out one way or another first. Thank you.

      Jerry

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  42. Bob says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Hello,

    Thank you for the effort in continuing to provide rifles for years to come.

    Will there 1903A3s available for mail order in the fail or just in stores?

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:00 pm

      Bob

      The M19003/A3s will be available both in stores and mail order — in the Fall. They will have Minelli stocks and getting that supply chain up and operating is part of the reason it will be this Fall before they’ll be available.

      Thank you — Jerry

      Reply
  43. Robert Graham says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:43 am

    I have bought 2 M1s and have enjoyed them a lot. Keep up the great work! Looking forward to an M1 Carbine when available.

    Reply
  44. william wojta says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:43 am

    Very good info sharing…operations +++++

    Reply
  45. Jim E. says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:42 am

    Thanks for updating us! And making the reclamation inventory apparent.

    Reply
  46. Frank Borrelli says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:41 am

    interested in a M1 rifle cica 1953
    do not save name

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  47. Geoff says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:40 am

    Repatriating M1 Carbines!!!!!!! That is outstanding news!

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:05 pm

      Geoff — it will be amazing if we can make it happen. Nothing is easy or sure on the repatriation front though. We’ll certainly keep you all informed if we have any positive developments.

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      1. Geoff says:
        July 1, 2025 at 12:22 pm

        Much appreciated! Thank you!

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  48. Mike DuRant says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:39 am

    Is there any chance in the future that m1a rifles will be available? Also will 1911a1 pistols life time of 4 pistols be raised?

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    1. Gerald B. OKeefe - Chairman and CEO says:
      July 1, 2025 at 12:03 pm

      Mike —

      M1911 lifetime limit. The Army just agreed to raising the limit from two to four a few months ago. I wouldn’t expect any further change in the immediate future but it is possible later on down the road.

      M1A rifles — we’d love to make them available. I don’t have anything to share on this just yet . . . but we are working on it.

      Reply
  49. Les Armstrong says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:38 am

    Thank You for the explanation.

    Reply
  50. SB says:
    July 1, 2025 at 11:37 am

    Thank you! Another great example of the CMP’s transparency, customer service, and dedication – thank you, Mr. O’Keefe! Glad to receive this update, and a wonderful idea on the buy-it-now auction option!

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