Oww, oww, oww, ...

[Bodyman]

I always hesitate discussing current auctions - hope I am not stepping on anyone's toes.

I usually go thru the pictures first and read the description second. How long did it take you to see why I say 'what a shame, ...'?

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/710950199

The fact that it is such an absolutely incredible example makes it even more of a shame. Wow, ...

[jak]

That does not surprise me at all. The army just considers them rifles and not collector items.

About 5 or 6 years ago I volunteered for a week at CMP in Anniston. I was helping disassemble old drill rifles for parts. At the other end of the warehouse there were crates of
garands that the army wanted to be converted to drill rifles. I asked why the army wanted functional garands to be turned into drill rifles while CMP had crates of old drill rifles
being stripped for parts. I said why not give these drill rifles back to the army. The answer I got was that "It doesn't make sense what the army does, we just do what they order us to do".

[Prince Humperdink]

That does not surprise me at all. The army just considers them rifles and not collector items.

About 5 or 6 years ago I volunteered for a week at CMP in Anniston. I was helping disassemble old drill rifles for parts. At the other end of the warehouse there were crates of
garands that the army wanted to be converted to drill rifles. I asked why the army wanted functional garands to be turned into drill rifles while CMP had crates of old drill rifles
being stripped for parts. I said why not give these drill rifles back to the army. The answer I got was that "It doesn't make sense what the army does, we just do what they order us to do".

This saddens my heart

[Bubba1]

It was a beautiful example.

[CCyooper]

I purchased a drill rifle at the CMP last year that was not as nice (new) as this Rifle but it was almost in 85%+ condition. It was a 43 Rifle with all correct parts etc. uncut oprod, sight seal on the gas cylinder, etc. I understand it, but it is sad just the same.

[Garanditis]

Speaking of drill rifles .... has anybody seen the Geico commercial at Buckingham palace? Some dufus comes in to relieve a Buckingham guard ... who's holding ... ready for this? An M-1 Garand drill or parade rifle. Here'e the commercial: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-0trkDwWtpE

Please correct me if I'm wrong. Found it humorous.

[Phos Boss]

I hate that stupid ass commercial. Crap like this is why the rest of the world hates us. That dufus needs his ass kicked for dropping his rifle.

[Redleg]

All it needs is another receiver and a lower price.........no one would do that.

[IRON WORKER]

Looks like it sold for $2250