H&R Harrington & Richardson CMP Service Grade M1 Garand .30-06 Rifle 1954
SOLD FOR: $1,225.00
LSB#: WY240922GH001
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 4722881
Year of Manufacture: Early production for H&R circa 1954. Barrel Date-3-1954
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 4722881”
Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”
Hammer: “SA D5546008”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: I was unable to remove the rifle from the new CMP stock without risking damage to the stock.
Op Rod: I was unable to remove the rifle from the new CMP stock without risking damage to the stock.
Bolt: “6528287-HRA / -U-”
Barrel: “HRA D6535448 3- 54 RS3D P M ”. With a small DOD eagle with stars.
The front of the gas plug is marked “O HRA”
The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC”, “IHC” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.
The stock is marked with the CMP 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.
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 13.25 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This is a new CMP replacement furniture set. As such it shows only very minor handling wear and a few barely visible lines. The buttplate is also new, has sharp checkering and essentially no wear. Overall the furniture is in Excellent to Like New Condition as CMP replaced for C&R.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: CMP refinished and Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-dulled. The rifling is well defined. There is minor erosion visible throughout. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 25 and a throat erosion of 3. The CMP inspection tag shows a muzzle reading of 3 and a throat reading of 3 +. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The gas tube shows some finish loss, along with the friction surfaces of the bolt and the receiver. There is a small patch of surface rust that has developed on the left top side of the rear sight. The charging handle has a few dings that have removed finish. The rest of the finish shows only some very minor handling wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Excellent condition for CMP refinished and C&R.
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, CMP card, en bloc clip, CMP thank you, Grading tag, and CMP black plastic case.
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 began its life after world war two in 1954. In 2020 it was sold by the CMP as a Service grade rifle. To review “Service Grade Rifles will show less wear and a better cosmetic appearance than a Field or Rack Grade. Cosmetic condition will be good to very good. Rifle finish may vary, exhibiting normal wear and/or color variation among the metal parts. May have some visible pitting, frosting, or other minor cosmetic deformity on the metal parts. Stock sets may consist of any species of wood (or combination thereof); and could exhibit dents, dings, scratches, and/or structurally insignificant cracks. New production, commercial stock sets may be used, and will likely exhibit signs of wear and prior use. Bores will be bright, and free of any major defect that would be visible to the naked eye. The exterior circumference of the barrel crown may be nicked, dented, or dinged, but such deformity will not extend into the bore. Service Grade muzzles will gauge “3 or less” and the throat erosion will gauge less than 5. A reasonable allowance for gauge tolerances will be afforded.”-CMP. This rifle is in Excellent condition, has a replacement stock set and a typical for grade level bore. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
