My 1903,I put a star gaged barrel on it. And a Cstock on it making a 1903A1.

A road trip with sweet finds! Literally a CT kid in the candy store! Glad you made the trip and gained access to the store!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah man. It was a good time. I went with my best friend and my Dad so I was in good company. Wish we could have hung around a bit longer. Thanks brother!

Awesome...wish I had a CMP near me! I also recently picked up an M1917 - been wanting one for a while. Have a happy Thanksgiving!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Happy Thanksgiving to you too buddy! I never knew how awesome the M1917 was until I finally got to shoot one. It's one of my favorites.

Glade I didn't miss this trip. This place was awesome.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

We'll have to go back one day.

Nice start on a great collection.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Love these rifles!!

Dang it sucks some stores are appt only but sounds like you had other stops planned. CMP is really cool set up. You got a awesome collection. Excited to see each individual video. Happy Thanksgiving!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks brother. I hope you and your family had a great holiday.

I picked up an Eddystone also from July 1918 today! Would love to see you make a video on your rifle with all the extra details :) Thanks for all your awesome content!

@ReadinessReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I'm certainly going to get around to making a video on it eventually. I absolutely love the 1917. Hope you enjoy yours!

I happily visited the South Store in Anniston in early December when they reopened. They had a dozen 1903A3s, a dozen M1917s, no 1903s but they did have one single quite nice 1898 Krag - so I too blew my firearms budget on buddies for my Garand and M1 Carbine. Great trip! The varnish finish most likely done at a VFW or American Legion where used for funerals / color guard duty before being turned in. My shiny 03-A3 had a VFW label on it - but a perfect 1/1 muzzle / throat reading and otherwise fantastic. I felt lucky to find the Krag - good to be there early!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I want a Krag so bad. How much was that one?

Awesome haul, I didn't know they had 1917 Enfields and 1903 Springfields available.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah brother. The 1917 is an amazing rifle too. Have a great Thanksgiving!

@RickNethery

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews You too brother, happy Thanksgiving to you and your family.

@timnavarrette3274

Жыл бұрын

Enfield handles hotter rounds.

@Toolness1

Жыл бұрын

@@timnavarrette3274 Are you talking about the early 1903's with poor heat treat? After that was sorted, it wasn't an issue so unless you're shooting proof loads for fun I don't see why it would matter.

Awesome bro sounds like you had fun!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It was an awesome little trip. Thanks for stopping in buddy. Have a great Thanksgiving!

Great video. Didn’t know you could get a M1917 there. I live about 2 hours from the south store in Huntsville. Went through last year they had a few 03s and a M1 carbine. Might have to see about getting a 17 there.

I loves me the CMP! The only Garand I don’t have from them is the Winchester. I did not luck out on the M1 Carbine lottery, but am in line for a 1911A1. Also need a 1903. Thanks for the video!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I sent out my paperwork for round two of the 1911s

Wow awesome haul.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you 🤗

All nice rifles, RR! Great haul. Happy Holidays. Peace, John. Stay safe friend!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for checking it out John. Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Life has been a challenge as of late.

@MultiMagnum62

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews , Same here Amigo, LOL !! Peace.

Beautiful rifles bro!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I love them!!

I didn't know they sell rifles at the marksmanship park. I live in west alabama so I need to make a trip over there. Thanks for the video.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

The store they have is small but pretty awesome. Definitely worth checking out. Thanks for giving the video a look!

Wish I had a CMP near me but I got a 1903a3 a few weeks ago and funny enough it’s made the same month and year as yours. Now to find ammo for it. Happy thanksgiving.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

That's pretty cool! Happy Thanksgiving. Enjoy that rifle!

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

Got a Smith Corona 1903A3 in August and just finished restoring it to original USGI trim from being Sporterized. Not to figure out how to restore the bluing?

Great video buddy. You made some excellent purchases. You and my brother would get along just fine. He has an extensive gun collection very similar to yours.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for giving it a look my friend. Your brother sounds like my kind of guy lol. Hope you and yours are doing well.

I was disappointed to find that my M1 Garand was made in the mid 50s (it missed the Korean Police Action) , my 1903 was made in the early 20s (it may have seen action in WWII) and my Colt M1917 was made in the 20s as well. The good part is, I didnt pay over $350 for any of them, then again its has been 20 some years since I purchased them. I also purchased my M1917 Eddystone, P14 and M1 carbines for under $350 as well. I miss those prices...... P.S. nice score.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Dude I miss those prices too. The last P14 I saw was $850 and not in good shape.

I just recently, within the last month, picked up a 1903, a 1903A3, and a Model 1917. I was told by Bob, one of the armorers at the North Store at Camp Perry, that the bolt guns they have on display right now are all they have in the inventory, which is why I got all 3 on the same trip, along with another Garand. The thing with the bolt guns is that you can only buy one of each type per year, while your yearly limit for all guns is 8. So since I bought 3 different bolt guns and a Garand this trip, my limit is now 4 guns for the rest of the year, although they didn't say if the limit was per calender year, or a year from your purchase date. I shall have to call them when they reopen after the holidays to verify that.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Good call getting them all at one time. I've heard the 8 gun count resets each year on the 1st

@shoup2882

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews Excellent, I'll have to plan another trip soon, there are still a few more things I want to pick up!

These are rifles I need to add to my collection , I just need to have to money , glad you were able to get the 3 you needed. I thought if you had a current concealed carry permit , they would accept that

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Not sure about the permit. I had it with me just in case.

Man I always love watching your stuff, I do it every time I do my video editing. Great looking rifles, wish I came along haha. Speaking of CMP, we should discuss that collab soon. Hop back on discord some time, I miss talking to my favorite guntuber.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Congrats on 800 subs man. Sorry I haven't been around lately. I've been having hard times with my personal life.

@theblindsniper9130

3 жыл бұрын

No worries man, I've been having a very hard time lately as well. 2020 has been a crippling year for everyone. I've lost a lot of family and friends, including my aunt just recently. You take your time on everything man, I'm just glad you checked in. It's good to hear from you, and if you need anything, you can call on me as a friend. That's a promise.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

@@theblindsniper9130 Sorry to hear about your aunt. I know you've had a rough year. I'm in a really bad place right now but hopefully it will get better before long.

@theblindsniper9130

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews I've got your back if you need me man, even if it's just to chat for a while and get your mind off things.

If the CMP were to branch out to Texas, their popularity would skyrocket...

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It is a little weird they have two stores in one state.

i scored a 199$ Remington made m1917 originally made in feb 1918. it it threw me off at first because its sight base had ben milled off and was fitted with a very early weaver k4 .it was on a rack next to a 700$ ruger model 77 in 30.06 and they looked quite similar. both actions had the dog leg bolt, im not in to bubba sporters witch is what most people would have seen from 10 feet away. the smaller details told another story, the wood and the finish and embellishments wer subtle but not amateur work at all! its a custom rifle built on a p17 action made sometime in the 1930s. its got a med heavy barrel and the wood is great. its also tapped for an aperture sight. it weighs 12 pounds lol i can shoot it all day the recoil is very sedate compared to a 1903a3 witch left a bruise if i recall..it shoots excellent! i put 5 180 grn bthp inside an inch square at 250 yards. i shot an even smaller group with the 220grn bthp and even that stout load was pleasant to shoot! its one of my few keepers. me and the gun shop clerk wer going over the rifle as the paperwork was being delt with and he was telling me how much it would cost to have a gunsmith re do an action barrel and the works today. it was a ridiculous sum and we both kinda chuckled because since its not an original mill surp its almost worthless to most people.but as a shooter its priceless to me!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Dude that's awesome. I'd drop 200 bones even for just a sporter.

Just became CMP eligible for the 1911 lottery and now I want an A3 ‘03. I hate that they don’t sell them online because both stores are thousands of miles and at least two flights away.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I sent in my 1911 paperwork as soon as they started accepting it. Did you get any kind of notification that they received yours?

You only have two wartime producers of the 03-A3 is Remington and Smith Corona. Santa Fe basically produced Replicas of the 1903A3 post war.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yup yup

@Readiness Reviews Funny thing you meantion your Remington 1903A3 has a Feb 43 Barrel My Smith Corona has the original barrel dated SC 2/43 and the Serial# is 3648560 so our guns might be Fraternal twins from different Mothers. LOL And mine also is a bright bore too.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

That is so cool!

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews I picked mine up as a Sporterized M1903A3 but it is back to original wood now. just have to do the oil finish.

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

Oh and it looks like my barrel is the rarer Savage made 6 groove barrel only 5000 Smith Corona 1903A3's had those.

Any CMP in Eugene, Springfield, Oregon??

I shoot a mid 500000 ser. No springfield, it was drilled and tapped for the Warner swasey musket site, rebarrel 44, I figured the ones that were going to blow have blown. It's like new condition. It's altered to a1,when it went through arsenal rebuild, when the marine corp got it.

@ReadinessReviews

2 жыл бұрын

I wouldn't be afraid to shoot it either. I'd maybe stay away from really hot loads though lol. Awesome piece of history!

I think a mail in order tutorial video would be well.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I've been thinking about the best way to go about doing one.

Cool

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

A few big checks off my collecting list

Nice haul. Rub down that 1903 with 0000 or 000 steel wool. It will cut down on that shine.

@ReadinessReviews

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! I may strip it and oil finish one of these days.

CMP is the biggest hidden secret in plain sight there is! why pay $1,200 for a post war shot out piece of garbage Garand when you can get 2 shootable Arsenal worked ones for basically the same price and you get a sweet case... Fuck yea!

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

heck yeah!

That is nice if you live close by , I don’t . I live in the Kansas City , Missouri area. If I bought those rifles , I need to figure gas , food & lodging , which then raises the overall price for me . Also I don’t have the money to buy all three at once , so it is better for me to find them locally , which I did buy today ( my Christmas present to myself ) a Winchester Model 1917 , barrel date 8 - 17 , very good bore for $850.00 plus tax , they were asking $900.00

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you did good to me! Cheers!!

@milsurprifleguy7091

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews thanks , I am hoping to have a video out about it this weekend sometime

CMPs website states they are no longer taking orders for the 1903 ?

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

They are in-store only now

Are they only doing the '03s in-store; not mail order?

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

That's right

Anniston CMP South store no longer requires appointments.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

That's good news. I'm planning to make another trip later this year. I want to find a Krag

I have a deep void in my soul. I don't have an M1917 and an 03A3. It burns very bad in my heart that I have kicked myself in the ass for passing up such good rifles. I have messed up bad.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It's not too late!!

Two hours is a drive for you? I’m getting ready for a twelve hour drive to the south store

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Just finding the time to make the trip is the issue. Good luck on your journey!!!!

I would love to get one from the CMP. Great organization but the high price and the paperwork plus needing to be affiliated with a qualified oganization or club stopped me.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

The organization I joined was only like $15 for a year.

@tjo4087

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews i found one that was $25 pee year with a great magazine but the price of nearly $1000 is out of my league unfortunately. At the time i saw many comparable milsurps from other countries around $250. Much more in tune with my budget even though i would rather buy an American icon.

@tjo4087

3 жыл бұрын

Woops i said pee instead of per!

Heck 2 hours... I drive 8

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah it's not too bad

Picked up a 1903 on gunbroker for 500. Unfortunately its nickel plated. A parade or funeral gun. Non the less I got a 1903

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I would have been happy with that. It's kind of cool in it's own way.

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

Parade guns are Chrome plated and are used for both.

Did they have any Krags?

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Unfortunately they didn't. I would have probably left with one of those too.

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews Wouldn't the Krags be under Antique firearms?

The only thing the M1917 has in common with the Enfield is cock on close and the name. And it is a modified Pattern 14 which still used .303 British. Still wonder why the Brits didn't actually adopt the P14 since you can load a P14 faster than a Mk1 Mod 3 which takes longer due to it being a 10 round rifle?

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I just think they didn't like the 5 round limit and the P14 is a heavy and long rifle. I do think it is better than the No.1 in pretty much every way though.

@michaelbenjmitchell1

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews I know it just takes longer to reload the enfield rifles. They could have developed a 10 round clip for the enfield rifles they were using.

Great rifles. (Could you speak a little softer and lower your voice.)

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback

@JayKayKay7

3 жыл бұрын

@@ReadinessReviews KZread analytics seem to show that audio trumps video as far as pleasing people. See Danny Harmon from a Distant Signal channel.

ralphie may

No way would I pay anything like those amounts

What. No Thompson.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Haha. I wish

I still think prices are too high... you don’t even know if they have burned out barrels, and shoot like shit. So for that I wouldn’t pay more than $200.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Good luck finding any of these 3 for 200 bucks. Those days are long gone unless you just get super lucky.

👆👌💓🌹🕉️👍❤️🇮🇳🙏

Great enthusiasm!!!! Watch UKRANE very close!!! Remember when someone like Putintells you he is going to do something, take him seriously! Attack first! Also UKRANE should have blown up every bridge but they did not take Putin seriously @!!! You young guys learn and prepare!!!

@ReadinessReviews

2 жыл бұрын

They are showing great resolve. I wish the best for the Ukrainian people.

Why are you yelling? Instead of talking in a normal voice

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Just how it is

These rifles are sold as expensive as everyone else.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

Having the ability to choose what you want is the positive of the CMP. Also the money goes to a good cause.

Why are you yelling?

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

I get excited about guns

@brianblackwell2308

3 жыл бұрын

Lol, so do i

I didn't know they sell rifles at the marksmanship park. I live in west alabama so I need to make a trip over there. Thanks for the video.

@ReadinessReviews

3 жыл бұрын

It's worth the trip just for the range.