So far, I opened one of the multiple-gun boxes to remove a single rifle -- they look practically new. Brand-new sights, sight-inserts, butt-stock spacers/extensions and slings were included.
Unsurprisingly for range guns, they had been given "arsenal numbers" -- which were afffixed to masking-tape on the buttstocks. This left varying amounts of tape-residue and goo on the buttstocks but I suspect that will come-off easily enough with acetone or "Goo-gone" (but be careful of getting either of these chemicals onto plastic/polymer parts).
I talked to the CMP and they still have some of these rifles left. If anybody still wants to buy one, get a check for $89.95 to me at 23202 Pembrook Drive, Hollywood, MD 20636. If anyone is interested, I'll place one last order NLT 15NOV2009. I hope that this will ensure a Christmas delivery (fingers-crossed).
Meredith with a couple of the M853 rifles
(Note masking tape on buttstock of r/h gun)
