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Purchases of Garands from the Government were through the Civilian Marksmanship Program, not through normal surplus channels. I have not look into the CMP lately, and don't know if they still have Garands. Check
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There are a ton of used Garands in circulation. You should be able to get a decent one at a gun show for about $500, or through a local gun shop.
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Thanks alot, that's exactly what I've been looking for. "Civilian Marksmanship Program" is the term I was looking for. I couldn't remember what it was called and was therefore unable to do web searches. Thanks!