CMP 1911 lottery order packet...are you submitting one?

[dennishoddy]

$850-$1050

No way in heck. Not for a worn out gun with poor sights.

 

[Fyrtwuck]

It would be a nice to own another piece of history.

 

[Gunbuffer]

the demand for these has killed my desire for them. if that makes any sense

 

[cktad]

There are reports that a large majority of the pistols were arsenal rebuilds that went directly to storage. There are definitely unissued Anniston rebuilt guns from the 70's among the 8000, but how many is anyone's guess. I honestly don't care if the pistol is remotely correct or not as long as it is serviceable. If I were to have my pick, I'd likely opt for one of the minty Anniston rebuilds . What I wouldn't want is a 1911 (rather than an A1) with a non-heat treated slide. I am assuming that there may be a few 1911's and WWII refurbished 1911's in the mix.

I thought the good ones were going to auction.

 

[coolhandluke]

the demand for these has killed my desire for them. if that makes any sense

Understood 100%...the whole process has been a royal PITA. All for a 10-20% shot at getting your number drawn.

I thought the good ones were going to auction.

Only the most valuable pieces...likely just the pistols with historical significance or that are collector's grade quality. Approximately 500 pistols were transferred from the Army museum system so I would assume that a number of those will probably end up going the auction route. A majority of the pistols have undergone rebuild (likely more than once) so they wouldn't be considered auction worthy.

 

[kirk1978]

the demand for these has killed my desire for them. if that makes any sense

I'm right there with you! I'd use the cash for another Garand first.

 

[coolhandluke]

USPS tracking shows that my order packet arrived at the CMP mailroom this morning. Now the long wait begins....

 

[bigred1]

USPS tracking shows that my order packet arrived at the CMP mailroom this morning. Now the long wait begins....

Hope you get a good one Luke !

 

[Perplexed]

Hope you get a good one Luke !

First he has to hope his order is one of those filled. I wonder how many orders will be submitted?

 

[bigred1]

Hope your order is filled and you get a good one Luke! I'm just an old optimist I guess. LOL