H&R Harrington & Richardson CMP Service Grade M1 Garand .30-06 Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,502.00
LSB#: WY241110KE002
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5633613
Year of Manufacture: The receiver was made tow
ards the last third of H&R’s production run. Barrel Date 5-1955.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 5633613”
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”
Safety: “HRA”
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “J 6528291”.
Op Rod: “6535382 HRA” .
Bolt: “5529287 HRA -U-” an Underwood bolt.
Barrel: “N HRA 6535448 5 55 RS52 P X 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 “HRA-W” 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 faint 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 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 stock shows moderate scratches, depressions, and scuffs throughout the wood. There is a scratch/chip in the belly in front of the bottom metal. There are no visible cracks in the stock. The left flank in front of the receiver has a notable scratch. The handguards also show light to moderate scratches, and compressions, with several dents. There is a chip out of the lower right side of the forward handguard section. There are no visible cracks. The top of the handguards show two types of finish both a gloss and a matte. The buttplate shows very minor scratches and dings, it retains most of its finish and the checkering is semi dull except on the door where it is still mostly sharp. Overall the stock and handguards rate in about Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original and refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is well defined. There is very minor visible erosion on the lands in the last third 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 8/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its finish. The muzzle, gas cylinder bottom, bayonet lug, edges of the sight wings, edges of the trigger guard, and friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show finish loss. The markings on the receiver have been filled in with white. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in about 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 the CMP grading tag.
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 Service Grade 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 better than average for Service grade bore and is in 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.
