Shooter grade Garand advice please.

by Andrew , Bloomington, IN, Monday, February 24, 2014, 17:45 (3931 days ago)

I've always wanted a Garand. I found one today at a pawn shop, Springfield, serial in the mid 3.5 million range, no import marks. Stock is almost too nice, and feels very clunky, so I'm guessing it's a replacement. I know enough about Garands to know that I don't know enough. They have $699 on it, and I am sure it could be mine for much less. What are decent shooters going for in your world?

I see CMP service grades are $650 to your door.