Harrington & Richardson Arms CMP M1 Garand Service Grade .30-06 Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,401.00
LSB#: WY250402DB043
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand, Sold by The CMP as RM1 Service Grade
Serial Number: 5599307
Year of Manufacture: Receiver circa 1954, Barrel Date 5-54.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5599307”
Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”
Safety: Unmarked
Follower: “11”
Receiver Leg: “D 6528291”.
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA 011A0”
Barrel: “P LMR D6535448 5 54 A33 P M” with a DOD Eagle cartouche. This is a Line Material Co barrel.
The front of the gas plug is unmarked
The cylinder lock is marked “M”
The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.
The elevation Knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two.
The stock is marked with the CMP cartouche.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The CMP hardwood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, two sling loops, stacking loop, and a metal buttplate with hinged metal door for storage in the buttstock. The LOP measures 13.25 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood on the rifle was recently replaced by the CMP as a result the wood shows only minor handling wear with no notable marks or marrs. The butt plate is also new. There are no visible chips or cracks. Overall the stock is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is very well defined. There is no visible erosion. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 1.5 and a throat erosion of about 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The majority of the finish loss is from the exposed portion of the barrel. The action shows some finish loss on the edges and only minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. Pitting is visible on the action underneath the refinish; this pitting is concealed when the rifle is in the stock. There is some minor surface oxidation present on the bolt and on the trigger group. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good+ condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a CMP grading tag, CMP hard case, manual, yellow chamber flag, En-bloc clip, and cable lock with keys.
Our Assessment: This Harrington & Richardson (H&R) M1 Garand, manufactured in 1954, is a post-WWII production rifle built during the Korean War rearmament period. It features a 1954 dated LMR (Line Material Corporation) barrel, a combination valued by collectors for its historical accuracy and quality. The rifle was refurbished and sold as a Service Grade by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), and it now wears a new CMP replacement stock, indicating it was brought to mechanically sound, shootable condition while remaining true to its military heritage.
Harrington & Richardson was one of two companies contracted to produce M1 Garands in the 1950s, alongside International Harvester. H&R was known for producing reliable and high-quality rifles that adhered closely to original wartime specifications. LMR barrels, produced by the Line Material Corporation of Birmingham, Alabama, were highly regarded for their excellent metallurgy and consistent accuracy, often considered superior to many other postwar barrels. These rifles helped maintain U.S. military readiness during the Cold War and were often issued to allied nations. The M1 Garand’s enduring design, praised by General Patton as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” remained influential well into the 1960s, and rifles like this H&R exemplify the lasting legacy of American arms manufacturing. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
