Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand Matching H&R .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $1324

LSB#: 210925MZ28

Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company

Model: M1 Garand
All but one of the part markings (drawing numbers) are “matching” as they are correct for the rifle’s serial number. The drawing number on the HRA hammer was used for a different block of serial numbers.

Serial Number: 4708419

Year of Manufacture: 1953. Barrel Date: January, 1954

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: There is no import mark. The gas cylinder lock screw is marked “HRA” which is a Harrington & Richardson part (page 115 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 4708419”
Trigger Group: “6528290—HRA N”- A Harrington & Richardson part, correct for the serial number (page 89).
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”– A Harrington & Richardson part, used for the next block of serial numbers (page 97).
Safety: “HRA” – A Harrington & Richardson part, correct for the serial number (page 104).
Follower: Unmarked – A Harrington & Richardson part, correct for the serial number; also used by other manufacturers (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “D-6528291” – Correct for a 1953 H&R M1 Garand in this serial number range (page 29).
Op Rod: “635382 HRA.” – A Harrington & Richardson part, correct for the serial number (page 71).
Bolt: “D6528287 HRA / .U.” – A Harrington & Richardson part, correct for the serial number (page 53).
Barrel: “HRA D6535448 1-54 RS27”, “M”, “P” and with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp – A Harrington & Richardson part (page 63).
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 “HRA-W”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “HR A”.

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” acceptance stamp.
The oil stained 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 buttstock. The buttplate shows small scratches, pin prick surface erosion, and discoloration. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Several have damaged or removed small portions of surface wood. These marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright at the muzzle. The rifling is sharp. There is no erosion. The bore has an M.E. of 1.2. The throat has a T.E. of 3.

Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its finish. The metal shows scuffs, scrapes, light discoloration, and light thinning on the leading edges of the metal. The trigger group shows a few small deep scrapes that have removed the finish. The right side of the receiver and the bolt show light thinning from cycling. The markings on the metal are deep & crisp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus 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: None

Our Assessment: This Harrington & Richardson Arms M1 Garand was made back in 1954. It uses all Harrington & Richardson parts so it has lots of little “HRA” markings on the metal. Even the gas cylinder lock screw and rear sight are marked “HRA”. Most of the HRA part drawing numbers are “matching” as they are correct for the rifle’s serial number. The drawing number on the HRA hammer was used for a different block of serial numbers. This M1 Garand looks good and has a strong bright bore. This is an ideal M1 Garand for a collector.