I just got my first, a service grade Springfield, earlier this month. It was ordered back in May. I think I lucked out. My rifle has a matching January 1945 barrel and receiver. The bolt is of correct vintage. The only thing I've discovered that I need for a period correct rifle is a proper lock bar rear sight. I like that my rifle was made the same month Patton declared them the best battle implement ever made.
www.usriflecal30m1.com is a great website to investigate.
I waited far to many years to pull the trigger on a CMP Garand. Number two is on order as I type. I'm happy to have my second order in.
