What exactly is "rack" grade?

[Jon K]

I saw on the CMP website that they sell Danish "rack" grade M1 Garands. What does this really mean.
Worn out?
Abused?
Not new?
Very used?
I was just wondering

[MrMurphy]

Issued condition i.e pretty good. Not match grade (target rifle) but perfectly serviceable, not overly dinged up or rusting or anything. Basically, it's been sitting in an arms rack for issue.

[Decguns]

What typically puts the M1 into the rack grade category is the condition of the barrel. If the barrel has significant wear and/or pitting, it goes into the rack grade bin. The CMP will guage both muzzle wear and throat erosion to make this decision.

The Danish rack grades I've received have actually been in better overall condition than the service grade rifles I purchased. I tend to rebarrel all the M1's I get from the CMP anyway, so I buy rack grade more often than not.

All the rifles from the CMP are well used. Some are in better condition than others. I've seen absolute gems, and I've received completely worn out guns (but still technically serviceable). Any rifle you get will be serviceable, but this does not mean new. Normally, they would be considered in surplus "good" condition. Getting anything better is just a bonus.

[crash700]

They have some good deals on the Greek Garands, but most of the stocks are in extremely bad shape.

[TreeTrooper]

I have six service grade Garands from CMP, and all have been in great condition. My Danish Springfield VAR showed up with a broken stock, but it was quickly handled by CMP (best customer service I have had the pleasure of experiencing, right up there with Dillon...)