Harrington & Richardson Arms H&R M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle 1955 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,676.00

LSB#: LSB250716DA001 

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

Model: M1 Garand 

Serial Number: 5640325

Year of Manufacture: Receiver circa 1955, Barrel Date 6-55. 

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5640325”

Trigger Group: “D28290-HRA N”

Hammer: Unmarked

Safety: Unmarked

Follower: Unmarked

Receiver Leg: “S 6528291”. 

Op Rod: “6535382 HRA” 

Bolt: “6528287 HRA -U-” HRA Bolt made by Underwood. 

Barrel: “U HRA 6535448  6 55  RS52 P  M” with a DOD Eagle cartouche.   

The front of the gas plug is marked “O HRA”. 

The cylinder lock is unmarked  

The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “HRA-W” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.

The elevation Knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and “HRA”.  

The stock is marked with a small CMP cartouche and a “P” acceptance stamp.  

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 hardwood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, two sling loops, stacking loop, and a metal butt plate with hinged metal door for storage in the buttstock. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood on this rifle has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows very minor scattered lines and compressions. The lower part of the front handguard has some small chips that have been sanded down. The butt plate has been refinished, retains almost all its finish and has a strong door spring. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good condition.       

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished.  

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is very well defined. There is very minor barely visible erosion in the grooves of the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 2 and a throat erosion of about 3 . In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10. 

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its finish. The bolt and receiver show rub wear on the friction surfaces. The gas tube has been painted black. The cylinder lock, op rod and edges of the trigger guard show the majority of the finish loss. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good to 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 Green CMP case with foam, manual, and yellow chamber flag. This rifle also comes with an ammo can of 280x Rounds of .30-06 M2 Ball Ammunition in Clips, 80x Rounds of .30-06 in a Bandolier with Clips, and 160x Rounds of Greek HXP .30-06 in Clips. Total of 520x Rounds.

Our Assessment:  Harrington & Richardson M1 Garands were produced in the mid-1950s as part of renewed contracts to keep the rifle in service during the Cold War era. This example features a receiver dating to 1955 and a barrel marked 6-55, reflecting its postwar manufacture. It is fitted with a rarely encountered HRA-marked bolt that was originally made by Underwood, a detail that highlights the extensive use of subcontractors and parts interchangeability in the Garand program. The mix of these components places the rifle firmly within the later production period when H&R was supporting the continued need for M1 rifles.

The M1 Garand itself is one of the most iconic U.S. service rifles, adopted in 1936 and fielded extensively during World War II and Korea. Its semi-automatic design gave American forces a clear advantage over opponents armed with bolt-action rifles, leading General George S. Patton to declare it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” Harrington & Richardson, a company with roots going back to the 19th century, was among the firms contracted to produce Garands in the 1950s, ensuring sufficient supply and long-term support of the platform. This rifle, with its Cold War era production and distinctive Underwood-sourced bolt, represents both the industrial collaboration and enduring legacy of the M1 Garand. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.