[/QUOTE] I purchased a service grade from the Ohio store. It was a Greek lent repatriated m1. The butt stock was not walnut (some lighter wood) and did not fit well so I stripped and stained it walnut and also glass bedded the stock for better fitment.
My Beretta is probably rarer (its a Y2K model with only 2000 made) or my Henry lever action (Boyscout Centennial Edition Golden Boy). But I'd have to say the m1 has a lot more blood and sweat in it. If you plan on getting one from the CMP I would probably get started on it as you never know when they will sell out. Especially since the Obama administration pulled this move:
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2010...ique-m-rifles/
I'd really love to pick up a M1 carbine sometime[/QUOTE]
Im really looking for a 1903a3 right now. I passed up one at a show for 425.
but now i really want one haha. Carbines are great shooters. Currently my dad has 3. One is an original National Postal Meter, we have a Winchester we are in the process of restoring and recently my grandfather gave me one that just has a bunch of mis matched parts. But they are great shooters.