Technically any design that is over fifty years old can be classified as Curio & Relic. Yes, that makes the AR-15 C&R. The BATFE has a published list of C&R eligible firearms. The "Western" firearms are included. It's a bit confusing. For example the doubles stacked SA/DA CZ 82 made in the 1980's is C&R eligible, while the Ruger .22 made in 1950, is not. The C&R market is heavy into Military Surplus, not Western Antiques. Any gun of any type manufactured 100 years ago (not a Maxim Machine Gun) is not a "Gun" any longer. It can be bought and sold like a spinning wheel.
What's popular in Canada as far as C&R's go Garand?
I didn't realize that; I thought it was strictly a list-based thing. So if a person came across an old 1911 that was manufactured before 1919, it's automatically C&R?
I'm no expert, but when I checked with BATFE on a Marini-Henry made in 1884 I was told anything made over 100 years ago was an "Antique" no longer considered a firearm.
In the past year Garand's have jumped anywhere from $1,600 to $2,200 depending on condition. Swedish Mausers (unbutchered) go about $600. German Mausers $800-$1,000. SKS about $350-$500. Not all of the stuff in the market is in the best condition, so its buyer beware.
Good lord. Maybe I'm just a grumpy old cheapskate, but those ought to be $300 or so imo.
Garand's for $300.00? I never saw them that cheap even 20 years ago. CMP did sell a lower grade for $450.00. A little rough, but good shooter's. Mine were $550.00 and $650.00, again that was two decades ago. $1200.00 is not unreasonable now even for a "Service Grade." I just did a quick check and CMP is still selling "Field Grade" M-1's for $650.00 to $980.00. These are described as "Rough, but shootable. Don't expect perfect stocks or metal finish." These are the rifles going for $1200.00 at shows and on-line. There's hoops to jump through getting a rifle from CMP.
