Been thinking seriously of purchasing one of the dwindling supply of GMP Garands. (Yes, already a member of a qualifying club, shot in a qualifying match, got the necessary paperwork, etc. )
Unfortunately, from what I have read on other threads... the good ones are all but gone. Some service grades returned from Greece remain.
However... of the ones that remain:
1) Is the problem typically a poor barrel? However, what is the condition of the action/receiver? Is it typically still in good working order?
For the barrel, what is considered to be poor / good?
1a) If it's the barrel - how much would I expect to pay to get a new barrel?
2) Is the finish typically in bad condition? And if so, how much would I pay to get it re-parkerized?
3) The wood seems easy enough to refinish - if necessary. Otherwise it would appear I can get some new wood for under $100.
4) What other parts typically require replacement?
In the end, I can purchase a "new" Garand from Springfield Armory for about $1200. I heard there were some quality issues before, but I do not know now. I do know they offer a lifetime warrantee with that weapon if something goes wrong (quality wise).
If I purchase a service grade for about $600 (total cost to my door), how much more would I be looking at to "fix it up", if any at all?
Thanks!
