Note: They aren't kidding about these needing some sanding, but with a little work, they turn out fine.
I put 8 to 10 coats of real tung oil on them, and they really pop. I sold the last one I had several years ago from the last time they had these in stock.
I do not like shooting a Garand...
25 bucks plus shippimg is a good deal for a spare stock. These are likely Greek Beech stocks and are VERY large in dimension, but if you can sand, you can get a very good looking stock out of it. The inletting was correct on the ones I got...
It is possible it was damage in shipment (check out the beat up box). One shipper I know settles shipping claims with the shipper and lets the customer keep the "damaged" goods rather than pick them up. The drivers know this and have been known to mention it to the customer.
Internet myth.
Colt changed all their serial numbers and only use the CR prefix now.
""...The “CR” prefix is what is currently used on all our LE products. There may be some LE prefix lowers in the marketplace still but all new lowers on all LE rifles are CR prefix. The only difference between...