Is it still possible to find good deals on WWII era US military weapons?

Not unless you stumble across an old widow liquidating her husband's collection and isn't aware of current prices! (My wife keeps threatinging that!)

Actually, the .45 Auto, M1`Garand, M1 Carbine, Springfield 1903A3's are about the only ones we're talking about. This excludes the BAR, Thompson, Reising, Johnson, various handguns, etc. The BIG 4 as mentioned, are seen at gun shows, pawn shops, gun shops and private collections. All will have market value prices.

When you say "good" deals, I doubt if you will find a killer bargin on any of the four - expect to pay going prices and anticipate the value will increase with time.

The CMP website at www.odcmp.com lists classic WWi and WWII rifles and prices. The condition may vary widely, but they are a valuable source. Hope this helps. All the best...
Gil

I used to see from the end of WW2 to the mid to late 1960's , that widows would throw out their husbands guns with the garbage or on cleanup week ! I used to see them from 1903 ,17, japs, mausers ,1911,and lugers and stuff i still can't ID ! Today they just give them to the police ! Propaganda really works ! JAGG

Check to see if the DCM still sanctions the "Garand shoots"

I purchased a Garand from the DCM around 1990 for something like 160 dollars. There was a little red tape involved and it took about 9 months total to get it in my hands but it was well worth the trouble.

Best I can recall....must be a NRA member....must pass background check....must compete in at least 2 Hi-Power rifle matches.

Hope this helps you out....

The requirements to acquire a 1903, 1903-A3 or M1 rifles are outlined at the CMP website at www.odcmp.com. Some shooters at the local gun club have recently acquired these rifles. Most are well used, but serviceable. All the best...
Gil

What does DCM stand for?

What does DCM stand for?

Department of Civilian Marksmanship.

Once upon a time, people in our government actually thought it was a good idea to have a nation of citizens who were proficient with firearms. They even tried to help by allowing the sale of mil surplus rifles at reasonable prices.

By the way jb, the Garand I received is in very nice shape. Nothin fancy, just a run of the mill Springfield model but it is a great shooter and the mechanical condition is excellent.

When I got mine, many local gun clubs held matches to allow people to qualify.

I hope they still do this as it is a great benefit to our sport!