1911's starting at $344
K11's starting at $391
K31's starting at $561
https://edelweissarms.com/rifles.html?dir=asc&order=price&product_list_dir=asc&stock=1
Decent price on 7.5x55 swiss too (PPU SP). If you add it with the IMI it does not cost any extra to ship.
https://www.midwayusa.com/product/341187/prvi-partizan-ammunition-75mm-schmidt-rubin-75xmm55-swiss-174-grain-soft-point-box-of-20
Not saying you should or shouldn't use it but, CMP has both Correct Grade and Collector grade listed on their M1 Garand page.
CORRECT GRADE: (VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT)
Correct Grade Rifles are similar to the Service Grade (above), but will show less wear and use. Correct Grade rifles will have...
Not sure how many other ways I can explain it other than what I have already posted. Having never purchased a firearm from a private party, I assumed it was commonplace to test fire for functionality before the purchase. When the seller did not want to do that, it set off alarm bells. Hence my...
That is kind of the point of my post. I didn't realize this was a special request when I made it, hence my apprehension with going forward with the deal. I now see the error of my ways :)