International Harvester M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1400

LSB#: 201419MB06

Make: International Harvester

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 4577321

Year of Manufacture: 1953 – 1954. Barre Date: October, 1952

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, Fed by En Bloc Clips

Markings: The faded import mark on the barrel reads “ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA”.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL / HARVESTER / 4577321”
Trigger Group: “IHC 6528290” – An International Harvester part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “5546008 IHC”– An International Harvester part (page 98).
Safety:”IHC” – An International Harvester part (page 103).
Follower: “12” – A Springfeild part (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “D6528291-J” – Correct for a 1953 or 1954 International Harvester M1 Garand (page 30).
Op Rod: “D6535382 IHC” – An International Harvester part (page 72).
Bolt: “6528287 IHC / D19” – An International Harvester part (page 52).
Barrel: “LMR” (Line Material Company of Birmingham, Alabama), “D6535448”, “10 53”, “A22”, “P”, “M” and with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp – LMR provided barrels for International Harvester (pages 63 – 65).
The stock and sights are described below.

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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of 2 and “IH C”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a Defense “Eagle” inspection stamp. “HR 3232” is marked in the barrel channel of the stock. The three piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nosecaps,  stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged metal door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows a few scrapes. Several brass nail heads are visible on the belly of the stock. This area also shows faint cracks.  The nails were used for a repair and are not visible on the interior of the stock. The top of the handguard shows nailheads and cracks where a repair was made. The bottom right of the butt is missing edge wood next to the buttplate. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Many have damaged or removed small portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 12 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as refurbished.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The grooves are dark. The area near the muzzle is light grey. There is erosion in the grooves. There is also frosting near the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.7. The throat shows a T.E. of 2.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as refinished. The left side of the receiver has small areas of surface erosion showing through the new finish. The rear of the receiver has spots of clear finish on it. This area also shows scrapes. The gas tube assembly and trigger guard show scrapes, small scratches and thinning. The bolt and right side of the receiver show light thinning from cycling. The metal shows other scuffs, light scrapes and handling marks. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.

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: None

Our Assessment: This International Harvester M1 Garand was made back in 1954. At some point it served for a U.S. friendly country and was eventually imported back into the U.S. for sales to the civilian market. The metal has been refinished and the stock has been refurbished. This is a good looking M1 Garand that should be a ton of fun at the range.