South Store opening 01/19/2023

[PH68]

Originally Posted by Shephunter

Was having a cup of coffee Friday morning, when i read the store report. Grabbed my keys and made the 750 mile trip for Saturday's opening, well worth it. Grabbed an Rem 03 SG with a C stock. Nice 6 digit SG with a 53 barrel 1 on each end. Second one was a SA SG with a tag indicating WRA barrel. My gauge had it at less than 1. Thought I could catch a glimpse of a win proof under upper hand guard when I opened it up on the counter. Was this the deal of the day?? Took it all apart this morning to see an early marlin barrel stamping under the upper. Disappointed with that, especially since I set one back in the rack with an LMR. I will have to shoot it and see how it does. Again, a great trip with 3 good looking rifles. Retirement is great!

Congratulations on a good haul. Glad the report was helpful and saved you a long drive to be disappointed.

[Tennboy]

If your second SA has a 4.2M serial number, the Marlin barrel may be original.

[Shephunter]

Marlin is on a 2mil, Danish Navy return, I like the anchor!

Tom, we all appreciate your reports!

[drwitte]

Originally Posted by Shephunter

Was having a cup of coffee Friday morning, when i read the store report. Grabbed my keys and made the 750 mile trip for Saturday's opening, well worth it. Grabbed an Rem 03 SG with a C stock. Nice 6 digit SG with a 53 barrel 1 on each end. Second one was a SA SG with a tag indicating WRA barrel. My gauge had it at less than 1. Thought I could catch a glimpse of a win proof under upper hand guard when I opened it up on the counter. Was this the deal of the day?? Took it all apart this morning to see an early marlin barrel stamping under the upper. Disappointed with that, especially since I set one back in the rack with an LMR. I will have to shoot it and see how it does. Again, a great trip with 3 good looking rifles. Retirement is great!

Shephunter, I was right behind you in line. Saturday Jan. 21 was indeed a great day to be at the South Store. I picked up a SC 1903A3 with SC 5-43 barrel. Listed as a Rack Grade but muzzle gauges 1+ and throat 2. FJA and ordnance cartouche on stock. Not sure why it was Rack Grade but I’ll take it for $750. Also picked up two SA Service Grades for $900 each. Both have original matching 7-44 barrel and 9-44 barrel respectively. USGI wood but no cartouches other than “P” proofs. I did not see any WWII cartouches on any M1s on racks.

Traveled over to CMP TALLADEGA and picked up another two M1s. Picked up a very nice, no pitting SA Rack Grade with 1944 barrel. Also picked up the find of the day….a Rack Grade IHC, NO PITTING on receiver. Looks near mint. Barrel gauges well also.

Also found three WWII dated 1943 and 1944 leather slings for $100 each at South Store. Additionally, I purchased 13 USGI OD web slings for $10 each. Great deals all around! Enjoyed talking to the other folks in line!