I am seriously considering buying one of the rack grade M1Ds from CMP for a project rifle. I know how hard the barrels are to find and I will most likely need to replace the barrel from the sounds of it. My question is how will it affect the value of the rifle if I were to install a new barrel through Shuffs or end up doing it myself. I don't think I will be able to find a 555 barrel for a reasonable price if at all so the barrel will not have an M1D number on it. I am not too worried about the stock as I can find a GI stock much easier than a barrel and the rest of the rifle is the same as a regular M1 as far as I know. Will the fact that I have the CMP paperwork help keep the value of it being a real M1D and not a conversion or backyard build? I would keep the original barrel for authenticity.
Thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help.
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