International Harvester M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1954 C&R

SOLD FOR: $2563

LSB#: 210420MS10

Make: International Harvester

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 4443593

Year of Manufacture: 1953. Barre Date: 1953

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, Fed by En Bloc Clips

Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “EXCEL/GARDNER MA”.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL / HARVESTER / 4443593”
Trigger Group: “IHC 6528290” – An International Harvester part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “IHC C5546008”– An International Harvester part (page 98).
Safety:”IHC” – An International Harvester part (page 103).
Follower: “12” – A Springfeild part (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “233” in ink, “A43” and “D6528291-43” – Correct for a 1953 International Harvester M1 Garand (page 29).
Op Rod: “6535382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 72).
Bolt: “D28287-SA / B-13 diamond” – A Springfield part (page 52).
Barrel: “LMR” (Line Material Company of Birmingham, Alabama), “D6535448”, “53” (faded), “P”, “M” and with a faded “crossed cannons” stamp – LMR provided barrels for International Harvester (pages 63 – 65).
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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of 2 and “SI I”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The three piece hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nosecaps,  stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged metal door for storage in the butt. The cutout for the trigger group is slightly oversized. There are gaps around the bottom metal. The wood shows scuffs and a few light scrapes. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fine Plus overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are grey. The rifling is deep. The bore shows an M.E. of 2.5. The throat shows a T.E. of 3.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish as refinished. The underside of the receiver has surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows several scuffs & light scrapes. The barrel and gas tube show scrapes & small scratches. The front of the bolt and the right side of the receiver show light thinning from cycling. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as refinished.

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: The rifle comes with an unmarked green canvas sling. It shows soiling & discoloration on the canvas as well as scrapes & oxidation on the metal. Overall it is in about Very Good condition.

Our Assessment: This International Harvester M1 Garand was made back in 1953. At some point it served for a U.S. friendly country and was eventually imported back into the U.S. for sales to the civilian market. The rifle looks impressive. The metal has been refinished and the wood is in great shape. This is a nice looking collectible M1 Garand that will make you smile out at the range.