Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand .30-06 W/ Rifle Grenade Sight 1956 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,234.00
WOA#: WY240721KE010
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5629365
Year of Manufacture: Receiver produced about mid production run, this writer’s guess is some time in 1955. Barrel date May 1955
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5629365”
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”
Safety: “HRA”
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “L 6528291”.
Op Rod: “6535382 HRA.”
Bolt: “6528287-HRA / -U-”
Barrel: “HRA 6535448 5-55 RS52 M” and a proof mark.
The front of the gas plug is marked “O HRA”
The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.
The stock is marked with a circle “P” on the grip and an Eagle with stars cartouche on the left flank.
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. This rifle also includes an M15 rifle grenade sight in its original packaging unopened with the belt case, and instruction manual.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The 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 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood on this shows scattered marks, lines, and compressions. Notably there is a large compression on the left side of the wrist and a large chip out of the left flank at the receiver edge. The handguards similarly show lines, compressions and a few small chips. The metal buttplate has lost its finish and has dulled checkering. There are no visible cracks. The stock has a mount for a rifle grenade sight mounted to it. The wood is difficult to see as the entire thing is coated in old cosmoline. Looking through the cosmoline the furniture appears to be in overall Good + condition for C&R.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and 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 15 and a throat erosion of about 0. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The trigger group appears to have been refinished. The entire exterior of the gun shows almost no wear. However this rifle is completely coated inside and out with a heavy layer of cosmoline. The cosmoline is built up in many places and will require work to remove. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear once you get through the cosmoline. Overall the rifle is in Very Good to Excellent 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 certificate of authenticity from the CMP, manual, yellow chamber flag, en bloc clip, M15 rifle grenade sight, extra mount, carrying case for the grenade sight, instruction manual for the sight and CMP card.
Our Assessment: Harrington & Richardson Arms Company (H&R) played a significant role in the production of M1 Garand rifles after World War II and Korea. As one of the contracted manufacturers for the U.S. military, H&R contributed to the massive effort to Re-supply American troops with this iconic firearm during the period after World War Two and the Korean war. H&R produced M1 Garands from 1953 to 1956, while they didn’t have the wartime production history of other manufacturers like Springfield Armory or Winchester, H&R rifles still became notable for their quality and reliability. Despite the cessation of hostilities, H&R continued to manufacture M1 Garands for both civilian and military use. These rifles, chambered in .30-06 Springfield, featured the same semi-automatic action and eight-round en-bloc clip as other variants of the M1 Garand. While H&R’s production numbers may have been lower compared to other manufacturers, their rifles garnered appreciation from collectors and shooters alike for their craftsmanship and performance. The H&R M1 Garands represent a distinctive chapter in the history of this legendary rifle. Their production contributed to the post-war period of rebuilding and military readiness, and their legacy endures as a testament to H&R’s contribution to American firearms manufacturing during a pivotal era. This example is, despite the cosmoline, in excellent condition and the inclusion of the rifle grenade sight in the original packaging makes this a very unique purchase for sure. If you are a Garand collector and do not have an H&R Garand…..this one is not to be overlooked. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
