
H&R M1 Garand CMP Collector Grade .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,201.00
LSB#: 240418GD002
Make: Harrington & Richardson (H&R) Arms Company.
Model: M1 Garand. The rifle was purchased through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) as a Collector Grade M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 4664967
Year of Manufacture: 1953. Barrel Date: April 1953
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi-Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / H. & R. ARMS CO. / 4664967”
Trigger Group: “6528290—HRA”
Hammer: “C46008-9 SA”
Safety: “HRA”
Follower: unmarked
Receiver Leg: “D-6528291” – Correct for a 1953 H&R M1 Garand.
Op Rod: “D35382 W.R.A.”
Bolt: “D6528287 HRA”
Barrel: “HRA D6535448 4-53”
Gas Cylinder Screw: “HRA”
Rear Sight Elevation Knob: “HRA”
The stock and sights are described below.
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 set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the grip is marked with “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock above the trigger is with a “crossed cannons” cartouche.
The stocks are 3 piece smooth wood with a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the buttstock. The wood shows several scratches and compression marks. The belly of the stock is missing surface wood. The wood has been oiled. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The buttplate shows wear and light oxidation. The stocks rate in about Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The lands are bright and the grooves are semi bright. The rifling is deep. There is fouling in the grooves that should clean up a bit. There is light erosion at the muzzle and in the grooves. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.1. The throat shows a T.E. of 1.7.
In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The metal shows scuffs, scrapes, and thinning on the leading edges. The bottom of the trigger group and the bottom rear of the receiver show light thinning. The bottom of the trigger group and the exposed portion of the receiver show discoloration from oil residue and oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action Does function correctly. This firearm has not been tested, these are used items. While we have performed a mechanical function check and noted any discrepancies we cannot guarantee the suitability of this firearm.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Certificate of Authenticity and a CMP Invoice. The invoice lists it as an “M1 GARAND COLLECTOR GRADE”.
The rifle has a canvas sling attached. The rifle has cleaning gear stored in the butt which includes a plastic oiler tube, 5-piece cleaning rod, and a grease pot.
Our Assessment: The M1 Garand had garnered a well-deserved reputation as the best standardized service rifle of WWII. At the end of WWII large numbers of Garands were in inventory and it was assumed they were sufficient to meet future military needs. That all changed when the Korean War broke out. Springfield Armory ramped up its Garand production line as quickly as possible, but additional sources were needed. International Harvester was contracted to produce M1 Garands in 1951. On April 3, 1952, H&R was given a contract for the production of M1 Garand rifles.
H&R had produced a number of types of firearms for the civilian market, but H&R’s prior experience in military firearm production for the government was primarily limited to the Reising .45 ACP submachine gun that it made during World War II. H&R was able to capitalize on its arms making experience during production and supplied International Harvester with assistance in producing M1 Garands. Unlike the mix of parts found on some IHC M1 Garands, there was typically much more consistency in the H&R rifles including the format of the receiver markings. Unlike IHC, H&R made its own barrels for most of the company’s production run. When International Harvester opted out of its contact, a number of the Line Material Corp. (LMR) barrels on hand were diverted to H&R and used to assemble some late-production rifles. LMR barrels are considered high quality barrels.
This Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand was made back in 1953. It is in Very Good Plus condition and its action uses mostly H&R parts. This M1 Garand was purchased through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and comes with a Certificate of Authenticity and a CMP Invoice. The invoice lists the rifle as an “M1 GARAND COLLECTOR GRADE”.
…Now go shoot something!
