For those interested in building on one of these actions, CMP is showing barreled actions, no wood, for 150.00 Believe if you belong to an affiliated club, additional discounts are available. FYI

i just bought a Win 1917 off gunbroker for $147. sporter stock, ears milled flat (not profiled). thinking of a .404 Jeff or a .416 Rigby. $150 without wood in stock trim should be decent!

Can't buy them online, must come to the "store and inspect due to quality issues"

I used to be the CMP rep in my area and turned it over to another fellow in our club, but believe the club "person" can order through the club, but will verify that and repost. There are additional costs in the form of freight and handling which I think is something over 22.00

Those are stripped receivers I believe.

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Originally posted by D Humbarger:
Those are stripped receivers I believe.

Stripped...as in "no bolt, firing pin,etc???"

The purpose of the requirement for the rifle to remain with the "club" is interpreted to mean remain in the ownership of the club member being issued the rifle. The "club" itself does not retain the rifle, but the individual who is not supposed to sell or transfer the rifle to another for a year. I processed many a rifle over the years via the CMP/club and always informed the person being issued the rifle that he or she could not sell for a year, but as you suggested, can most always see CMP rifles at gun shows at an inflated price.
CMP obviously makes money on rifle sales for their costs are at a minimum, but the whole purpose of the endeavour is to provide funds for the future development of youth shooters and promote marksmanship skills for young and older shooters.