I got mine from CMP for $165 about 15 years ago. Know how the government sent it to me? U.S. Mail.
You must have bought your’s about the same time as I bought mine. I would buy another when the urge hit. The last one I bought was overpriced and really looked like it went through a war. I said no more.
I’m still waiting for that M1 CArbine. I think I bought just under the wire but I haven’t heard anything since they ran out.
Bought mine about two years ago for around $400. Fed Ex. One of the Greek loaners. Stock looked like crap, but the metal was absolutely pristine. So I refinished the stock, and now use it during functions with the local Marine Corps League. I was wanting to get another one, so we’d have two for our Honor Guard, but right now that doesn’t look like it’s going to happen.