Hi fellas. I have been wanting a Garand since I was a kid & when my uncle would tell me of his days in Korea. I've been studying up on them for the past year, aware of the CMP and the grades available, and see them for sale on the net and at the gun shows. 2013 will be the year I acquire one, but it will not be in the " collector " range. $900 to $1200 will be my budget. The wisdom I need is: what are the top three most important things when buying a M1 Garand in my price range? I thank you in advance for your time and help.