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International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:NA
International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
International Harvester U.S. M1 Garand, #5169890, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel marked ''LMR'' dated 12-53, parkerized finish, DoD cartouched HRA walnut stock, all correct IHC marked parts, and late variety unmarked small parts. Based on studies surrounding post-war M1 Garands, Scott A. Duff notes in an article in the Spring 2005 issue of The Garand Collector's Assoc. Journal that a certain amount of IHC rifles were fitted with H&R stocks. This particular rifle and its data sheet are both featured in this article, a copy of which is included. Condition is about fine. Metal surfaces retain approx. 92% parkerized finish. Stock with moderate scuffs and scratches and small fissures to upper rear portion of handguard. Action is crisp, bore is bright. Throat erosion 1.5; muzzle wear 1.0; chamber area is bright. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R)