International Harvester Co. National Match M1 Garand 30-06 Rifle 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,352.99

LSB#: LSB250525TF018

Make: International Harvester Co. 

Model: M1 Garand National Match Build

Serial Number: 5027696

Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1953-55, Barrel date 1954

Caliber: .30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: As this rifle is bedded some of the markings will not be listed. 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL / HARVESTER / 5027696”

Trigger Group: “D28290W.R.A.”

Hammer: “C46008-2 SA”

Safety: Unmarked 

Follower: Unmarked

Gas Plug: “NIC IHC”.  

Barrel: “P LMR D6535448  3 54 A31 PM ” with the Eagle/stars DOD cartouche.   

Bolt: “6528287-IHC  D17”

The rear sight is marked “NM 595” 

Stock: The stock is marked with a circle “P” acceptance mark on the grip. The left side in front of the wrist has the Eagle with Stars DOD cartouche. The bottom of the grip has a cursive “G”. 

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 set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC IHC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “IHC”.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The hardwood stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The front handguard has been unitized with the metal caps and the action has been bedded. The wood shows light scattered lines and compressions. The forward handguard shows a small chip on the top and one on the bottom left. There are no visible cracks. There is some rub wear on the belly from the sling. The bedding around the side and rear of the action has chipped in several places. The buttplate shows rub wear around the edges and has a strong door spring. Overall the stock is in Very Good condition.     

Type of Finish: Parkerized 

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is very minor visible pitting on the lands throughout  the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 1 and a throat erosion of 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The cylinder lock and plug show finish loss. The bolt and friction surfaces of the receiver show minor rub wear. The action has turned green with age. A lot of the edges show very minor finish thinning. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good + to Excellent condition.

Mechanics:  The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes the sling.   

Our Assessment: This International Harvester M1 Garand made circa 1954 is a post–Korean War production rifle, built when the government contracted IHC to help meet demand for the U.S. military. Unlike Springfield or Winchester, IHC lacked in-house experience building firearms and partnered with subcontractors for key parts. One of the most important was Line Material Corporation (LMR) of Birmingham, Alabama, which produced some of the highest-quality Garand barrels of the era. LMR barrels are especially well-regarded by shooters for their exceptional accuracy and consistency, making them a prized feature on IHC rifles.

This particular example has been modified into a National Match–style rifle with a unitized forend and bedded action to increase accuracy, as well as a hooded National Match rear sight. These upgrades mirror the modifications made to military rifles for competitive shooting at Camp Perry and other matches. While not a factory National Match, the presence of IHC receiver and LMR barrel combined with precision modifications results in a rifle that blends collectible features with enhanced performance. For collectors, IHC Garands remain desirable due to their lower production numbers, and the LMR barrel further elevates the rifle’s reputation for quality. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.