Introducing the M1 Garand by CMP: A New Chapter Begins!
May 21, 2025
An Update from CMP Chairman and CEO Jerry O’Keefe
As some of you may have seen on social media, we are about to roll out a new program – the new M1 Garand by CMP. In March we brought two “test” M1 Garands out to Phoenix and the Ben Avery Shooting Facility during the Arizona Game & Fish March Outdoor Expo. We did the same at the recent CMP Eastern Games in NC to begin to introduce this new CMP project and product line. It is in fact a project we’ve been working on for quite some time with our partner and the manufacturer of the receiver – Heritage Arms USA. More about Heritage Arms USA will follow below.
The CMP is excited about this new program, and with thousands of social media views and about 1,000 mostly positive comments, we hope all our customers and competitors will be excited as well.
What is it?
To start with the basics . . . it is a commercial reproduction of the classic and historic rifle with a commercial forged receiver as its centerpiece. The CMP and Heritage Arms used both the original drawings and specifications of a Springfield receiver and, of course, the actual historic receivers themselves to recreate identical, forged replicas of the original. And yes . . . it is, in fact, a forged receiver.
The forged receiver with a CMP serial number in the classic, historical font and format on the receiver heel makes this a unique offering. It will be paired with commercial barrels and a mix of other commercial and GI parts. Most will feature new stocks and barrels, but many complementary parts will remain GI.
Why did CMP undertake this project?
We did this for a variety of reasons:
- The first and most significant reason is the supply of government surplus rifles and pistols will not last forever. Therefore, as an organization that largely resources its many programs and competitions via the sale of these firearms, we need to develop new ways of supplementing the costs associated with our essential and expanding programs. From a timing perspective it also makes business sense to undertake this effort while we still have sufficient on-hand quantities of Government surplus firearms
One solution: taking our decades of expertise in the assembly of the M1 Garand and giving new life to its timeless design for this generation to enjoy as well as for generations to come. This is a shift in our usual activities but an important step in a fresh chapter of the CMP – one that will emphasize innovation for the betterment of marksmanship activities.
It should be underscored again that all our sales feed directly into CMP’s Federally-chartered national mission to promote marksmanship with a focus on youth. A reduction in sales could constrain ventures such as the National Matches, youth programs like the very successful JROTC air rifle series as well as the operation of Talladega Marksmanship Park and its events. It is of the utmost importance that we continue forward through valuable partnerships and through the patronage of our highly regarded supporters. After all, everything we do is for you.
- Next, we wanted to bring a new product to the marketplace that we believe will be a great firearm for a variety of purposes (i.e., shooting, collecting, connecting with our nation’s history). We’ve gathered thousands of hours of feedback from our supporters and are carefully considering possibilities for the future that will be beneficial to collectors and competitors alike. Some have suggested that M16 rifles or other higher capacity Army firearms might be next in the surplus pipeline for transfer to the CMP, but we don’t believe that will happen. Instead, for now, we’ve chosen to stick to our roots with the production of CMP’s new M1 Garand.
It should go without saying that we are excited for the endless possibilities that lie ahead for the CMP and for the opportunities it allows us to sustain a positive impact on marksmanship safety and education. - The third, and somewhat of a bonus, aspect of our new M1 is its rarity in the marketplace. It’s not just a new product — the combination of the forged receiver and the CMP serial number make it an extraordinary and completely unique product. And we do intend to produce it in some interesting variants, which will also be unique. More to follow on that below.
Does this mean the inventory of GI M1 Garands is running out?
Not yet. We have a good supply on-hand, and we are working with the U.S. Government to repatriate others from foreign countries. U.S. M1s are still out there around the world in good numbers, however getting them home is a complex, time-consuming, diplomatic effort, and certainly nothing is guaranteed.
Who is the manufacturer?
Heritage Arms USA. Heritage Arms USA is one of our many partners in Alabama – they are just down the road from the CMP armories and the Talladega Marksmanship Park. While having vast experience in the machining industry, Heritage Arms USA is a relative newcomer to the firearms industry. However, we’ve worked with them on other projects in the past and approached them several years ago about undertaking this project. The CMP is proud to work with local and U.S. businesses for the parts and services to keep our programs and sales going.
Heritage Arms USA is one of these companies. We’ve included some pictures and a short video to give you a look inside the process. The technology is quite extraordinary, but even with modern technology, the degree of difficulty to recreate the dimensions and tolerances of the original model has been time-consuming and honestly, quite challenging. That underscores the need for rigorous testing, which we’ve accomplished. And it certainly inspires even greater respect, and in fact some awe, for the original manufacturers who accomplished this at scale so many years ago.
Will there be variants?
Yes. While the first rifles produced and sold will be .30-06 and .308, we very quickly hope to bring other historically relevant variances to market. These are works in progress.
How will it be sold?
Since it’s a commercial gun, it will of course flow through the normal FFL sales process, much like how we sell our surplus M1911 pistols. In conjunction with this new M1 Garand by CMP, we are simultaneously deploying a new, more modern, streamlined, digital, online order form process. This online form will also provide a pre-order opportunity. Customers can visit https://thecmp.org/m1-pre-order-form/ to place their pre-order. Once we are ready to process the order, customers will receive an email with a link to the eStore to pay for their order.
In addition, since we now have CMP FFLs in our stores at the Talladega Marksmanship Park and Camp Perry, we’ll sell them directly out of those stores as well as mail order. For those of you traveling to Camp Perry for the National Matches this summer, we plan to have some available for sale.
How much will it cost and can I buy more than one?
The price of the .30-06 and .308 models will be $1,900 MSRP plus $40 shipping and handling. Customers will receive a CMP custom fitted hard rifle case with each rifle purchase. Other future variants will have different pricing, as will the early serial numbers. Other than the early serial numbers we’ll keep for posterity, we expect to auction the first 100 numbers. Later, three-digit serial numbers may also have special pricing.
When can I get one?
Soon! Bringing them out to Ben Avery and the Eastern Games to test, demonstrate and make public is a good indication we are confident and close. Operational and functional testing is almost complete. At the conclusion of the “test phase,” we will have subjected 52 “T” serial number rifles to a rigorous testing process, both in our test fire booth and at the Talladega Marksmanship Park. And yes, you might very well also see some of the “T” serial numbered guns on the CMP auction site. We have completed upgrades to one of our Anniston Armory facilities to support production of these rifles and stand ready to move forward. While I can’t share an exact date, I expect we’ll be selling these this Summer. So . . . soon!
What if there is significant demand? How long might I have to wait? Can I buy more than one?
First, we’d love to have this problem, and the answer to the question is dependent on the initial demand. Once we get our pre-order site up and running, we’ll get a better sense of this. While we have a contract with Heritage Arms USA for a certain quantity of receivers, if initial demand is high, we can adjust, and Heritage Arms has manufacturing capacity to produce more/produce faster as necessary. And you can buy one of each variant and/or as many of each as you’d like – since it’s a commercial product, there are no Government limits. Commercial rifles are exempt from the twelve per year limit (the limit applies only to surplus rifles). Obviously if someone or some entity was interested in a purchase that approached a wholesale quantity order, that would be negotiated separately – but that is a possibility as well down the road.
Will it be allowed in competitions?
Yes – anticipating this, we adjusted previous additions of our rule books to account for this. See Rule 5.1.4 M1 Garand-Type Service Rifle in the CMP Highpower Rifle Competition Rules and Rule 5.2.2 As-Issued M1 Garand in the CMP Games Rifle and Pistol Competition Rules.
What ammunition will it shoot?
The CMP’s newly manufactured M1 Garand rifles are built to the original specifications and maintain the same gas system tolerances as the WWII-era designs. As such, they require ammunition that stays within the correct pressure range to avoid excessive stress on the system. Our testing with Lake City (LC) and other M2 Ball spec loads confirms that it operates well within those parameters. These rounds produce the appropriate port pressures to ensure reliable cycling without risking damage to the system, making them a proven and safe choice for sustained use in CMP’s new Garand builds.
Will they be featured in future CMP Advanced Maintenance Classes (AMC)?
Absolutely! Stay tuned for exciting details. This class allows individuals to build their very own M1 Garand Rifle.
Will it “ping?”
Yes, just like the original when the last round is discharged, the enbloc clip will pop out with that historic and distinctive sound.
Will the receiver heel have the ridges seen on the test receivers?
Many of you noted the ridges on the heel of the test receivers. Since they were test receivers, we used them without the final finish. The post-test production receivers will be finished with no ridges.
Questions:
If you have any further questions, please post them here, and we’ll do our best to answer. Thanks, as always, for your support of the CMP. Finally, I hope to see many of you at our upcoming competitions . . . CMP Bianchi Cup, Talladega D-Day Matches and the National Matches.
Apologies for being somewhat off topic, but your article mentioned a custom fit CMP rifle case. You were out of them back in March when I bought my WRA Expert Grade at Talladega. Any idea when those cases will back in stock and shipping to those of us who didn’t receive them at time of purchase?
As for the new M1s, bravo! Frankly I’m surprised and encouraged that you kept the price under $2K. Second the motion for new commercial enblocs.
Will the gas cylinders and gas cylinder locks be made from Stainless Steel?
Will/are they CAST STEEL or machined from other sources (forging, bar stock, billets)
Can we buy just the receiver? What would that cost?
I will parrot others by saying I’d be interested in 1903 and M-14 offering but add the Krag and 1917 to the list.
We are looking into that,but right now it will just be full rifles
Wonderful program and I’m happy to see it take place so as to continue the M1 Garand story.
Of course a great deal of this need is due to selling 8 rifles at a time to those with zero interest in the marksmanship aspect of CMP and more for using CMP as a supplier for their gun show sales inventory.
Brilliant Project and exemplary execution! I am very excited to join in by purchasing at least one to add to my current collection of Garands.
I was very pleased to visit the Faxon kiosk at the NRA Exhibits/Annual Meetings in Atlanta last month. They are currently making replacement barrels for the M1 Garand, and I was quite impressed by the execution. The representative I spoke with was well versed in Garand lore and tech. Although the .308 chambering has not yet been confirmed, if any company can tool up quickly and produce superior products at scale at an economical price point (and potentially multiple chambering/bores) Faxon can do it.
Well Done CMP! Well Done Indeed!
The people at Faxon are great. Easy to work with and very good at what they do. The really interesting thing is that the barrels are very easy to clean even after several hundred rounds of let’s say HARSH testing. Wood stock + 500 rounds of 30.06 very, very fast was SMOKING…
I believe the foresight shown here is fantastic! Offering both calibers of M2 ball and 308 is wonderful! I do hope this keeps CMP alive and well for many years to come!
People purchase other AR-15 manufacturers platforms other than the original Armalite and Colt, or there would not be so many other manufacturers. The same could be said of M14 / M1A series. As long as the quality (good tolerances in the machining, and finish) is there, people will accept the new CMP M1 receiver just fine! Congratulations on the accomplishment of this huge milestone! I look forward to getting my hands on one and putting rounds on paper!
I believe if you get to handle and shoot one of these rifles you will be impressed. The current rifle I am testing has had over 1500 rounds without any issues. It has functioned perfectly. And an interesting point 1500 rounds and the only cleaning was to punch the bore every 100 rounds.
Will it contain any USGI parts, or is the CMP manufacturing new parts?
They will contain both GI and commercial.
This is a fantastic project! Now all we need to do is get the youth safety and shooting programs into every public school system in the US. I know the CMP works on this diligently, but more public support is needed to keep our children and the nation safe. Keep up the good work. Your organization is a shining light in the darkness.
I want one of these rifles. Who am I kidding, I’ve got seven grandkids who should each inherit one of these.
WOW!
Thank you.
We are working to get more education and competition going. And about getting rifles for the grandkids make sure they are all the same to avoid arguments. Just a little personal deal with that one.
Ought to include a gas plug upgrade option. People will pay for it in droves. Mark it on the rifle either way. The original plug is just a problem waiting to happen.
Also, a 10-shot would be great. IMO it would not need to be .276 Pederson so long as it is a 10-round clip. Maybe something contemporary would work?
We are currently looking at several options and variations for future sales. The .276 would be nice and with the current staff and leadership we may be able to swing some things.
Great news on this highly anticipated program. A couple of suggestions.
First, every article about this should lead with answering “when” the rifles are ready for sale.
Second, wholesaling to traditional distributors would allow customers to purchase these just like any new production rifle through their FFL. This makes for a much simpler process.
Looking forward to a very successful launch!
When? Very soon full production should begin within the next few weeks.
Wholesale? We are looking at that.
I love the original and have competed with it several times. There is a place for it there and I don’t think anyone will argue that.
But there have been other “modified” M1’s out there that I believe will find and fill the void of the other items that may desired by folks who are not into competition but still enjoy the platform for their various needs. I would like to see the platform in 450 Win. because long ago a gunsmith made an example and it worked. I would like to see examples available in both the M1C and M1D configurations without spending all of my kids college funds on one. How about one in .270 Wim.? Maybe, just maybe someone will be able to recreate to the same exact detail a “tanker” but based on one of the actual surviving examples? Since this is a commercial remake, the possibilities are there and we won’t see the originals that are out there modified for this endeavor … just a thought and excited for this!
I will tell you that you have no idea of some of the variations that have been discussed. I wish we could offer some of the rifles we have discussed in meetings. Trust me Tankers and 270s are just the tip of the iceberg.
‘Wishing the new production CMP M-1 program a success. With that future success, I’d also like to see a new production CMP M-1903A3 program started. ‘Just throwing out ideas for the future.
We are currently doing R & D on reclaiming the 1903A3 in much the same way we are doing the M1s in our Drill Rifle Project.
Fantastic!!!
Is this Heritage Arms USA the same that makes the Rough rider revolvers?
No. They are a company in Oxford Alabama and have no connection.
Mr. Kent, the first variation I would consider is a National Match M1. Think how much of a dream rifle that would be at Garand matches!
We will be making several different models, but it will take time to get the more specialized rifles into production.
Appreciate the reply!
That’s a bold move, exciting also. I will be purchasing one to keep my other Garands company. If my WW2 era dad were still alive, I would buy him one also. I really hope that a BM-59 and M1A variants will be available soon. I will be sending more $ to the CMP.
Thanks CMP for making these historic pieces of American ingenuity available to us. God bless….
Thank you. We are currently looking into several new projects. The CMP board and officers are open to new ideas and many new projects are on the horizon.
Does CMP sell M1 ammunition? If no, where can I buy it?
Mike,
Ammunition available for sale through the CMP is listed on our eStore at https://shop.thecmp.org/browse/Ammo.
Thanks,
Christine
Is the CMP ever going to procure the sheet metal machine to be able to produce new enbloc clips? I don’t know if you have noticed but nobody is selling new clips any more and the used ones left available, if they themselves are available, have went up in price considerably. The M1 needs this clip to be able to function! New Rifle or used rifle, it needs this clip to function. Also people don’t want to buy some chiep Chinese knock off clip which is or will be pieces of crap! I would like to see the CMP undertake this endeavor too, Just as much as building new rifles. Also you need to be able to produce brand new op rods for the M1. These are in very short supply. Thank you and God Bless.
We have been looking at several options and projects. With the people we are working with and support from customers many new things are coming. As far as the clips we are working with many different options now.
I can’t seem to locate any 30-06 ammo on the linked sales page. Am I missing something here?
Danny,
We don’t currently, but we’ll be adding a few rounds soon. This should be up next week:
HORNADY 30-06 168 ELDM M1 – $36/box.
Next month we’re adding two Creedmoor Sports rounds (one with a 150 gr bullet, the other with a 167 gr). Those are premium rounds that we’ll be running a huge promotion on when we list them.
Thanks,
Christine
Any comment about chrome/nickel plated 1917 rifles being sold for $1000 when they are worth less than half that? You have many customers who are extremely disappointed.
The grading for Field and Rack grade allows for commercial finish.
What are you doing to the .308 models to make them feed reliably?
The .308 rifles have a gas port that is larger than the 30.06. This allows the .308 to function the same as the 30.06
Your mention of the M16 got me wondering whether you could offer an “M16” based on original rifles but using new CMP branded semiautomatic lower receivers. Such rifles would still have some patina and history that would distinguish them from other AR-15s.
It would be nice if you didn’t need to be wealthy to purchase responsibly from CMP.
Ouch – $1900. That will buy most rifles on the commercial market today, that don’t weigh 10 pounds. Even carbon fiber match-grade and floated barrel, stainless steel flash hider guns can be had for less than $2000. And they are scope-ready. I might be a buyer at $1500, but almost $2k for a repro gun? Best of luck.
Was there ever a Garand in .308? I didn’t think so. Am I wrong?
The Navy MK2MOD0 and MK2MOD1 rifles were chambered in 7.62 x 51. You can read about them on our sales page on the website.
The Navy converted M1’s to 308 instead of buying new M14’s in the change over with the rest of the branches.
Yes, I have one. Purchased from CMP about 10 to 12 years ago.
Beretta, in Italy made M1 Garand in 7.62×51 NATO, after the end of WW2.
Some of them was exported to Denmark and used in the Danish armed forces.
Beretta also made the M59, a modified M1 chambered in 7.62×51 NATO and with 20 round box magazine and select fire.
I don´t know if there ever has been a M1 production in 308/7.62×52 in the States(?)
I recently attended an AMC and heard scuttlebutt that M14 CMP rifles might me made available in the future. Is there a time frame for these?
We are currently exploring many options.
Sales to Massachusetts?
I know that some people have converted their M1 to a magazine feed, will you be offering that as an option?
This is a tough one… we have explored, and successfully executed, conversions to box feed (M14) in testing but the work required is extensive and not currently planned for production scale. Our Custom Shop is always happy to discuss projects like this on a one-off basis.
That would be the “M7 and a half bootleg version using a BAR magazines. Armorers all over the world were converting M1’s to use BAR mags before the end of the war. There’s one illustrated on pg 175 of Golden State Arms Worlds Guns 1958, though with a T44 magazine. We were doing them routinely in the late ’60’s in Marine Corps armories.
It’s rumored that the SLA used some of them in their infamous shootout with LAPD. The BAR magazine also lent itself to converting standard length bolt actions to being magazine fed decades before the “modern era”. The push feed M70 Win is a very viable platform for conversion.
I am blessed to have a great collection of CMP M1’s but I would love a CMP M-14 clone. Not sure if the CMP has a bunch of usgi parts still available but is a m-14 clone on the radar?
The M1A is currently produced by Springfield and should be offered by a weapons dealer near you.
I bought one several months ago for less than $1600.
I would be interested in a national match version specifically for competition. Is there any plans to build or offer through the custom shop a national match version?
Yes, we are absolutely planning options for customization at the time of sale and are exploring the NM as a likely (certain) production variant in the near future, In the meantime, our Custom Shop can accept and perform these modifications on any of these rifles that are purchased.
I WOULD LIKE TO SEE YOU BRING BACK THE 1903 AS WELL. WOULD BE NICE.
I agree with the 1903 idea completely. An M14 variation would also be a great idea. Definitely interested in the M1 and whatever variations they come up with. I will be on the pre-order list.
Will this commercial M-1 be able to shoot commercially available .30-06 Springfield ammunition, or just M-2 Ball or Optimized .30-06 ammunition for the M-1? That is my big question for this “new” M-1 Garand. Otherwise, why bother with this venture, in my opinion. I already own a functioning “parts” rifle, a Century Arms M-1 Garand, which I purchased from the MCX in Norfolk, VA for a little over $400, no tax. I’ve had no issues with it, but only using M-2 Ball ammunition in it.
The ammo choice for the 30.06 should follow the CMP guidelines published on our website.
This is a good effort to generate interest in the Garand legacy.
I am also interested in a surplus M1A.
Thanks for planning for the future.
Since the M1 is legal pretty much as is in all 50 states and even in Canada, reintroducing is a great idea. My fantasy is a 2/3 size version in 223. And yes, Ruger Mini-14, but I would like to see a true mini-M1….with CNC, all things are possible….
The 1903 would be nice to.
Will there be D or C variants available?
We will be able to produce the M1D. The M1C will require more development.
We are currently working on getting the 1903A3 rifles going in the current reclamation project.
Is an M1 Carbine a possibility in the future?
With the development of a real M1 Garand it may be something that we look into.
Our current efforts have been devoted to ensuring the quality and performance of our M1 Garand variant. We have not considered other platforms…. YET.
I know that towards the end a small number of 1″ scope mounts were made for the M1D, and some are even owned by members of the forums. Is there any chance of reproduction mounts for modern scopes? If an original is on hand to go off of, I imagine that it wouldn’t be too hard to redesign the rings for a 30mm tube.
Inland makes repro M1 carbines. I bought one at Perry last year. You’ll find a lot of YouTube reviews from 7 years ago saying they aren’t reliable, but I’ve been really happy with mine. Only trouble I’ve had is with Korean mags not feeding the final round.
Will CMP ever offer stripped receivers and barreled actions? My USGI receiver is very pitted and I would like to replace it. Also will CMP custom shop preform work on these firearms?
Initial availability will be limited to complete rifles but we have not ruled our the possibility of receiver availability in the future. We are also actively exploring options for customization a the time of sale, but have focused all current efforts on producing a quality production product for the initial run.
In the meantime, YES, our Custom Shop will be happy to accept these rifles at our existing location, offering a wide variety of service and customization options.
That option has been discussed. For now just full production rifles will be offered, but it has been discussed.
What is your anticipation for long-term sustainability of this program? Are you planning to ultimately manufacture ALL the parts for an M1? That would NOT be a trivial undertaking, but the reality of surplus firearms is that the number of spare parts out there – even those made by the massive U.S. WW2 production juggernaut – is limited. It would be a shame for this project to be stymied for want of, say, trigger housings and extractors.
We are currently looking into that. Many of the rifle parts are of commercial origin. The gas cylinders are a prime example of using commercial “new” parts.
For years CMP has been actively monitoring parts supplies and pursuing the manufacture of quality reproductions as specific inventories dwindle. We will continue to do so, but do have an ample supply of parts to support these rifles into the foreseeable future. Depletion of our parts inventory through sales of our rifles would be a good problem to have and a challenge that we will be excited to tackle, when/if the time comes.
I applaud the move as many people not so much needing a original Grand but just love the look and probably will feel great knowing their Grand is basically brand new…all hail the wonderful Grand.
I’m looking forward to adding one of these to my collection. My only real decision will be to stick with .30-06 or go with a .308 .
Why not both?
I have been a collector of U. S. Military Small Arms since my college days in the mid-1950s. My original Garand was a $98 purchase from the Director of Civilian Marksmanship. At that time I also bought two M1903 Springfield Rifles at $39 each. I still have the M1 Rifle and one of the ’03s. The advent of the M14 and later the M16 forced me to adapt representive rifles i.e. the M1A Springfield and a Colt AR-15 set up like those I used in the RVN. Naturally I am still looking for a USMC Johnson SA Rifle that I can afford.
Today I buy an occasional 1896-98 Krag rifle or carbine when I find a good one as well as unusual ’03, M1917s and M1 Carbines. Most of my attention these days is on U. S. military handguns, like the current CPM M1911 Project. This would be my 2nd 1911 from CPM.
Your manufacture of a new M1 Garand does not excite me as I have a couple original M1’s. Another issue is at my age I seldom get out in the field or to a range to enjoy the other aspect of my collecting. I’m pleased that I can still support CPM even in my modest way. Good luck in the CPM venture.
Will these new rifles have the ability to be fitted with telescopic “sniper” sights?
While not available at launch, we are actively exploring several variants for later release. The M1-D is a very likely variant… stay tuned! There will also be some exciting opportunities for customization on these rifles.
We will be able to eventually make the M1D rifles. The first production rifles will be standard M1s with maybe a few “Special” rifles being produced.
I think this is a wonderful and far-sighted program. The M-1, it’s history and story all need to extend operationally, not just as wall-hangers, beyond our lifetimes, just as it has gone beyond the era of those that built it and used it in war. This program will help that to happen.
Bravo to CMP!
Now, if someone would just produce “new” GPWs or MBs!
Bravo
You are reproducing a legacy for all to apprciate and enjoy
Will other calibers based on .308 casings be offered such as 7mm08 and .338 Federal??
This program will be a great success! The M1 Garand isn’t just the gun that won WW2, it is the gun that won the hearts of firearms enthusiasts all over the world…soldiers and civilians alike. It won these achievements because it was simply a once-in-a-lifetime invention that has stayed as exciting today as it was two generations ago. Look around, the market for historically accurate, new-production, military guns is alive and kicking. Well done CMP. This is how entities survive and stay relevant to a new generation.
Will each new cmp m1 have 100% parts interchangeability with GI parts?
Yes! Our new receivers are true, forged reproductions of the originals that precisely meet USGI specifications. Many of the parts used to assemble these rifles in production will be GI.
I know they are new and have a lot of r and d into them, but it’s so much more cost effective for the old ones. I’m not saying some won’t sell, just that I can get an expert grade ihc for a few hundred less. Great concept and idea just wish they were a tad cheaper.
Great point, but the GI receivers will run out. So do we make new ones or let the rifles run out and people who want a Garand not ever get to have one? This will allow future generations to experience the M1 Garand into the future.
This will help keep the prices up for the original rifles.
As the BM-59 was also based on the US Rifle M-1, will that variant also be made at some time?
We have not done any development on an BM-59 platform…. YET! We are working on several historically significant and exciting variants and hope to release more details soon.
Will the .308 variants be restricted to a particular load as the 30.06 requires? Is the same restriction for a purchase to be former military member? Thank you
.308 variants will be a bit more accommodating of a wider range of loads due to the gas port selection on the barrels. CMP will still recommend that heavy-for caliber hunting loads be avoided, but the rifles should perform well with most standard .308/7.62 loads. The .30-06 variants utilize a GI spec gas port diameter and retain the same ammunition constraints.
Former military service is not a requirement to purchase our surplus rifles and will not be a requirement to purchase the new production models. Please see our website for purchase eligibility details.
I held one of the test CMP Garands at the CMP eastern games three weeks ago. What a beautiful rifle! I hope they keep the stainless finish, or offer it as an option.
I think this is an excellent “strategic“ move by the CMP.
During a recent GSM coaching class at Camp Perry, I was told that the CMP literally has “warehouses“ full of M1 Garand parts… What an excellent use for these!
The plan now if for a parkerized finish to match GI M1s, but who knows. We have discussed many different options.
Will they be available outside the CMP?
For now the answer is NO, but we have discussed options for a wholesale option. If that happens it will be after we get a full production going.
Oh Yes they will. Because idiots will buy them for $1900 and slap a $3500 price tag on them at your local gun shows. Just like the idiots buying from CMP and reselling them for double now.
“Idiots?” It is the basic economic model. If room exists in a market for profit to be made, entrepreneurs will move into the void and take advantage.
Why would I want a reproduction when I can have an original? This plan will not work as a successful program. When will we be able to purchase the M1A? That is the rifle I want. I have 10 M1 garands saved , I now are looking forward to seeing the historic surpluses M1A avaliable.
The original Garands are in a finite supply. The new rifles will allow a whole new generation to experience the rifles. Also it is FUN.
Totally agree Mr. Kent.
Sure this option won’t be appealing to everyone but I’m glad to see the CMP offering it. There are so many possibilities with this and I would like to see them offer just a receiver and a receiver with barrel so those of us that do gunsmithing can “build” our own version.
I second this idea. Garand receivers on the open market are a challenge to find.
Can these be purchased through AFFIRM or other Credit agencies? I would want the .308 version as I have 1 S-A N.M. M1A & a S/A Tactical Match M1A.Are these rifles in “New condition?
Some GI parts will be carefully selected for the best possible condition to round out these builds, but the core components that dictate performance and life will be NEW. Each rifle will feature a new forged receiver, barrel, stock, and gas system.