H&R Harrington & Richardson CMP Service Grade M1 Garand .30-06 Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,090.00
LSB#: WY250318BR027
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5512056
Year of Manufacture: The receiver was made towards the end of the middle third of H&R’s production run. Barrel Date 8-1954. Sold in 2010 by the CMP as Grade 3 aka Service Grade.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5512056”
Trigger Group: “D28290-6-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-2 SA”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “L 6528291”.
Op Rod: “6535367 HRA” .
Bolt: “6528287-SA A15”
Barrel: “5 HRA 6535448 8-54 RS36 P M”. With a DOD cartouche.
The front of the gas plug is marked “HRA O”
The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.
The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2 and “HRA”
The stock is marked with a circle “C.M.P.” stamp on the bottom of the grip.
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. The stock has been sanded. The stock shows a few minor lines and compressions with no visible chips or cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good to Very Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There is some minor fouling from use with a little pitting on the lands towards the end of the bore. The CMP grading tag shows a muzzle of 1+ and a throat of 2+. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at 1 and the throat at about a 1+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 98% of its finish. The bolt and friction surfaces of the action show only very minor rub wear from use. The trigger guard shows some minor finish loss with a small sport of surface oxidation. The muzzle and cylinder lock shows some minor finish loss on the edges. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The action is smooth. Overall this rifle is in Very Good condition correct for service grade.
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 the CMP grading tag and a green canvas sling.
Our Assessment: Harrington & Richardson Arms Company (H&R) played a significant role in the production of M1 Garand rifles after World War II. 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 was sold by the CMP as a grade 3 aka Service Grade rifle in 2010 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 has a way better than average for Service grade bore and is in Very Good condition correct for Service Grade. To better understand this M1 Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
