jjjxlr8 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 M1D - a time capsule from the DCM (Director of Civilian Marksmanship, now know as the CMP). It was built into the sniper configuration back in 1969 at the Tooele Army Depot and then offered through a lottery system back in 1996 through the DCM. It's never been fired or even had the accessories assembled until today... Enjoy! http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9933_zps3b29861c.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9936_zpsf581ecb9.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9938_zps3d428117.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9937_zpsec0ec0d4.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9942_zpseb9454d7.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_0012_zps52ffa912.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 :leghump: Very nice and rare piece right there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Congrats on rescuing it from some museum-wannabe. Hope you get to send a few before packing it all back up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buelliganx1 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 WOW nice piece, are you planning on shooting it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FourString Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Hooooooooooooooooooooooooooooly shit that is porn. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Yes, I'm planning on shooting it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jackson1647545504 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 wow .... congrats on the score Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Damn, that is badass. I've wanted a Garand forever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mojoe Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Very nice. Haven't gotten around to picking one up yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Didnt you just devalue the gun by like eleventy billion dollars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Didnt you just devalue the gun by like eleventy billion dollars? Maybe a few thousand. It won't be one of these anymore: http://auction.odcmp.com/auctions/detail.asp?id=986 But hey, YOLO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustlestiltskin Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Maybe a few thousand. It won't be one of these anymore: http://auction.odcmp.com/auctions/detail.asp?id=986 But hey, YOLO. :eek2: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nurkvinny Posted February 5, 2014 Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 Didnt you just devalue the gun by like eleventy billion dollars? What fun is a gun like that wrapped up in a box? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted February 5, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2014 What fun is a gun like that wrapped up in a box? Amen, brother! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dammit Charlie Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Mother of God.... :megusta: I want it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XChris1632X Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Did you get it for a hell of a deal or did you pay a similar 7k + Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JuicedH22 Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I guess I grew up with my gun collecting dad who had guns he bought to shoot, and guns he bought specifically to collect an not to shoot.... To have to show for rarity and collect and hold/raise value. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted February 6, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 I started into firearms many years ago as a shooter. Over time I've become more of a collector than a shooter and it's always a struggle when I get something like this. I've had lots of NIB rifles and I've shot a couple of them and still have some that I don't ever plan on shooting. I had every intention of shooting this one when I bought it, though. I have to admit that I started having second thoughts after seeing it in person, but I bought this one for my enjoyment, not the next owner. Also, since these M1D rifles were built from other rifles, and it was certainly test fired once built, I try to justify it that way. lol. The receiver on this one is a Springfield Armory receiver that was built in 1944. Most of the M1D barrels were produced in 1952 and 1953. This one has a '52 barrel. You can tell the genuine M1D barrels by the original drawing number stamped on it: D7312555 http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9969_zps256debb3.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_9966_zps4a7a0dc4.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Furloaf Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 That thing is awesome. I would never buy a gun and not shoot it. Wouldn't care how famous or rare it was. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tractor Posted February 6, 2014 Report Share Posted February 6, 2014 Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Finally got a break in this lovely Ohio weather and took the M1D for it's FIRST EVER range trip this week. What a blast!! I'm sure glad I decided to shoot this one. I thought the clunky old fashioned flash hider was a bit ugly at first, but it's starting to grow on me. http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_0433_zps73c0c804.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_0430_zps0882288a.jpg http://i89.photobucket.com/albums/k239/jjjxlr8/M1D/IMG_0434_zps78f31f5f.jpg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RC K9 Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 What fun is a gun like that wrapped up in a box? Yup. Agree 100% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RyM3rC Posted April 11, 2014 Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 Cool pics man. Let's see how it groups next to a regular minty garand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jjjxlr8 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Report Share Posted April 11, 2014 I've only put 64 rounds through it so far, and most of them were spent getting the M84 telescope zeroed and getting the very tight action working smoothly. I did shoot one 5 round group for pattern and was able to get about 2.5-3 MOA at 100yds. with 1973 Greek HXP ammo. I still need some more range time with it. The trigger is excellent, the scope takes a bit to get used to. I don't think this one will ever be more accurate than my Russian PU Snipers but you certainly wouldn't want to be on the receiving end! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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