H&R Harrington & Richardson CMP Service Grade M1 Garand .30-06 Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,325.00
LSB#: LSB250717RY018
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5759668
Year of Manufacture: The receiver was made towards the last third of H&R’s production run. Barrel Date SA-12-1953
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5759668”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “N 6528291”.
Op Rod: “6535382 HRA” .
Bolt: “6529287 HRA -U-” an Underwood bolt.
Barrel: “N SA F6535448 P 12 53 A208 P 8”. With a DOD cartouche.
The front of the gas plug is marked “HRA”
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 “P” acceptance stamp on the grip and a DOD cartouche on the left flank in front of the wrist.
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 has been partially sanded and refinished. The wood shows some scattered compressions and lines. The left edge of the wood about mid length on the receiver shows a notable chip. There are no visible cracks. The butt plate shows rub wear around the edges, has lost most of its finish, and has a strong door spring. The storage compartment retains the cleaning supplies. Overall the stock and handguards rate in about Very Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is very minor visible erosion/pitting in the bore. There is some minor fouling from use. The CMP grading tag shows a muzzle of 1+ and a throat of 2+. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at 1.5 and the throat at about a 2. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very minor rub wear. The edges of the trigger guard, muzzle, cylinder and plug show the majority of the finish loss. The receiver has turned green with oil and age and is developing brown spots. The op rod flat is developing surface rust. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good condition. Correct for a CMP Service Grade rifle.
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 CMP case, grading tag, green canvas sling, Certificate of Authenticity, bore tube, muzzle cap, muzzle cover, and a USM5 A1 bayonet with a USM8A1 scabbard.
Our Assessment: The Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand in this instance comes from the last third of H&R’s Garand production and has been re-barreled with a Springfield Armory barrel dated 12-1953. It retains an Underwood-made bolt bearing the HRA mark, reflecting the continued use of subcontracted components and postwar parts interchange. The rifle was sold by the Civilian Marksmanship Program in 2018 as a Service Grade rifle, documenting its transition from military/arsenal use back into the civilian market while showing serviceable condition consistent with that grading.
The M1 Garand was adopted in 1936 and served as the U.S. Army’s standard semi-automatic service rifle through World War II and Korea, a platform General George S. Patton famously called “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” Harrington & Richardson, a long-standing American firearms firm known for civilian and contract production, participated in later Garand contracts and postwar support programs, supplying receivers and assembled rifles during the Cold War era. The combination of an H&R-era receiver, a 12-1953 Springfield barrel, and an Underwood HRA bolt illustrates the layered industrial supply and arsenal practices that kept the Garand serviceable for decades. To better understand this M1 Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
