Scott Duff: Collectible M1 Garands

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In the descriptions of rifles, "TE" indicates the Throat Erosion Gage reading and "MW" indicates the Muzzle Wear Gage reading of the barrel. Both gages are available on the Shooter Accessories & Tools page of this website.

Muzzle Gaging with Cartridge NOT

A Comment on Throat Erosion from Scott Duff
It has come to my attention from discussions with many M1 Garand owners that a misunderstanding of an acceptable versus an unacceptable Throat Erosion (TE) reading exists. A note of clarification is in order. When discussing serviceability specifications of U.S. Martial Arms, it is best to review the primary source, the U.S. Army Ordnance Corps documents from when the M1 rifle was the issue rifle to front-line troops. I have in my files TB ORD 587 dated 20 December 1954 entitled Field Inspection and Serviceability Standards for Small Arms Material. A chart on page four outlines the serviceability specifications for the M1, M1C, and M1D rifles “To Accompany Troops Overseas.” The specification given for “Breech Bore Rejection” is “Over 0.306” or a TE reading of 6 on a gage. No specification is given for muzzle wear. If combat troops in the 1950s were issued rifles with a TE of 6 or under, then the same is good enough for a rifle in my collection. I would not go to the John C. Garand Match at Camp Perry with a rifle with a TE of 6, but for general collecting, in my opinion, it matters little.
This is also a good time to note that based upon my observations the TE of a new production SA barrel during World War II ran anywhere from approximately 1.0 to 3.5. Pre World War II SA barrels were usually in the 0.0 to 1.0 range. Winchester barrels were generally in the -1.0 to 2.0 range, but I have seen new WRA barrels with higher and lower readings. An expanded version of this including information on post WII barrels will be published in a future issue of the Garand Collectors Association Journal (GCA). If you are not a member of the GCA and would like to join (as an M1 owner you really should be a member just as a gun owner you should be an NRA member) you may download a membership application from the GCA website at www.TheGCA.org.

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--HOLD on Layaway-- 239-R1237. M1 Garand, P. Beretta, s/n 173. This is a Pietro Beretta receiver assembled and sold by Springfield Armory Inc. in the 1980s using a commercial barrel and a mix of Pietro Beretta (PB) and US GI components. The rifle is in excellent condition and appears to be unfired. The barrel is a SA Inc. commercial barrel marked GENESEO, IL .30-06 with bright and shiny bore, TE = 1.5, MW = 3.0. Featured Beretta-made components include: bolt, trigger housing, safety, bullet guide, op rod catch, windage knob, elevation pinion, and BM-59 gas cylinder lock screw. Featured US GI components include: op rod (D35382 SA), gas cylinder, hammer (HRA-N), and all other unmarked parts. The stock and hand guards appear to be a European hardwood. Stamped on the left side of the stock is PB 126240. This is the first Beretta M1 that we have been able to offer in over a decade. - $1,495

239-R1238. M1 Garand, Breda Meccanica of Romana, Italia (for

Denmark

) s/n BMR 2611. This is a NATO Garand variation, missing from most collections. It was made by the Italian company Breda Meccanica of Rome, Italy for Demark. The Parkerized finish of the receiver is in very good condition. The S-A-12-51 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.5, MW = 1.5. Many Pietro Beretta (PB) and Breda Meccanica Brescia, located in Brescia, Italy (BMB), are included. Featured Italian made components include: PB bolt (electro-pencil etched s/n 599301), PB op rod, BMB trigger housing, BMB op rod catch, BMB follower arm, PB clip latch, PB follower rod, BMB butt plate. Featured US GI components include: narrow base gas cylinder, post WWII trigger guard, hammer (5 SA), safety (SA_11), follower (8), post WWII bullet guide, NHC windage knob, LUX elevation pinion, cylinder lock (M), and all other unmarked parts. The stock is of European wood and is in very good condition as are the hand guards. Stamped on the underside of the stock forward of the rear sling swivel is the rifles s/n of 2611. In the barrel channel of the stock is a battle sight zero tag marked with s/n 2611 and dated SEP 1982 These are the first Breda M1s that we have been able to offer in many years. - $1,295

!!SOLD!! 239-R1239. M1 Garand, Breda Meccanica of Romana, Italia (for

Denmark

) s/n BMR 3237. This is a NATO Garand variation, missing from most collections. It was made by the Italian company Breda Meccanica of Rome, Italy for Demark. The Parkerized finish of the receiver is in very good condition. The B.SID.56 1955 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 1.75, MW = 1.5. Many Pietro Beretta (PB) and Breda Meccanica Brescia, located in Brescia, Italy (BMB), are included. Featured Italian made components include: BMB bolt (stamped s/n 7570), BMB op rod, PB gas cylinder, BMB trigger housing, PB hammer, BMB safety, PB op rod catch, BMB follower arm, PB front sight, PB rear sight base, PB lower band, and BMB front hand guard ferrule. Featured US GI components include: WWII forged trigger guard, follower (11), WWII stamped bullet gas guide, NHC windage knob, WCE elevation pinion, and all other unmarked parts. The stock is of European wood and is in very good condition, as are the US walnut hand guards. Stamped on the underside of the stock forward of the rear sling swivel is the rifle s/n of 3237. In the barrel channel of the stock is a battle sight zero tag marked with s/n 3237 and dated SEP 1982. These are the first Breda M1s that we have been able to offer in many years. - $1,395

!!SOLD!! 239-R1240. M1 Garand, Breda Meccanica of Romana, Italia (for

Denmark

) s/n BMR 6013. This is a NATO Garand variation, missing from most collections. It was made by the Italian company Breda Meccanica of Rome, Italy (BMR) for Demark. The Parkerized finish of the receiver is in very good condition. The B.SID.60 1955 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 1.75, MW = 2.0. Many Pietro Beretta (PB) and Breda Meccanica Brescia, located in Brescia, Italy (BMB), are included. Featured Italian made components include: BMB bolt stamped with s/n 10442, PB op rod, PB gas cylinder, BMB trigger housing, BMB hammer, BMB follower, BMB bullet guide, BMB op rod catch, BMB follower arm, BMB clip latch, PB front sight, BMB rear sight base, BMR windage knob, BMB rear hand guard clip, BMB lower band, BMB stock ferrule, and PB front hand guard ferrule. Featured US made components include: WWII forged trigger guard, SA safety, WCE elevation pinion, and all other unmarked parts. The stock is of European wood and is in very good condition. Stamped on the underside of the stock forward of the rear sling swivel is the rifle s/n of 6013 and stamped on the left side of the stock BMR 6013. In the barrel channel of the stock is a battle zero tag marked with s/n 6013 and undated. These are the first Breda M1s that we have been able to offer in many years. - $1,495

Would you like to add a consecutive serial number pair of M1 rifles to your Garand collection? If so, we have four pairs for your consideration. Three of those pairs are from Mac’s collection. The first pair listed is a Springfield Armory and Winchester. The second pair listed is of International Harvester manufacture. The third pair listed is of Harrington & Richardson manufacture. The last pair listed is of Winchester manufacture. These consecutive serial numbered rifles will only be sold as pairs. Layaway terms are available on all four pairs of consecutive serial numbered rifles.

Begin listing of M1 Garand rifle from James E. “Mac” McCollum Collection

From Mac’s Collection 199-R1207. M1 Garands, Springfield Armory and Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Consecutive Serial Numbered Pair, SA s/n 1613146 and WRA s/n 1613147. This is a consecutive serial numbered pair of World War II era SA and WRA rifles. See immediately below for detailed descriptions of each rifle. - Reduced to $6,950 for the pair!

Springfield Armory s/n 1613146 (Apr. 1943). This is a restored rifle. The original Parkerized finish on the two-tone receiver is in very good condition. The SA 1-43 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 1.75, MW = 1.0-, with no chrome at the gas port. Featured parts include: 12 SA bolt, unmodified revision 6 op rod, 12 trigger housing, forged trigger guard, 3 hammer, 9 SA safety, narrow base gas cylinder with saw cut, solid lock screw, 11 follower, forged bullet guide, short fork riveted follower rod, and lock bar rear sight with type 2 lock bar. The stock is in excellent condition and is the straight clip latch cut type with well-struck EMcF cartouche, Ordnance emblem, and proof P. The hand guards match the color and condition of the stock. This is a nice looking rifle. See above for pricing of this SA and WRA pair.

Winchester s/n 1613147 (Apr. 1945). This is a very nice looking, restoration based on an excellent condition re-Parkerized receiver. The Winchester barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0-, MW = 1.0-, with no chrome at the gas port. Featured Winchester components include: bolt, rare modified straight cut op rod, bullet guide (.), single bevel follower arm, late op rod catch, lower band, wide base gas cylinder, front sight, rear sight assembly, large pad trigger housing, trigger guard, hammer (C46008-1W.R.A.), trigger (A), safety (WRA-1), stock ferrule, and butt plate. The long channel stock is unsanded, is in very good condition with well-struck WRA/GHD cartouche, Ordnance emblem, and proof P. The hand guards match the stock perfectly with one big ding on the left side of the front hand guard. Winchester made less than 40,000 WIN-13 rifles and they were the end of the M1 rifle story at Winchester. This is a very nice looking rifle. See above for pricing of this SA and WRA pair.

From Mac’s Collection 199-R1210. M1 Garands, International Harvester Corp., Consecutive Serial Numbered Pair s/n 5141879 and s/n 5141880. This is a consecutive serial number pair of late production IHC rifles. One was originally assembled using an SA barrel and the other has a more typical LMR barrel. See immediately below for detailed descriptions of each rifle. - Reduced to $5,995 for the pair!

International Harvester Corp., s/n 5141879 (1954). This is a very good condition restoration based on an original receiver/barrel/rear sight assembly and perhaps other parts. The original metal finish is in very good condition. The SA 5-53 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.75, MW = 2.0. Observations of original rifles and study of the M1 rifle database reveals that some IHC rifles in the 5.0m to 5.1m serial number range were originally assembled with SA barrels. Barrel dates range from March 1952 through March 1954, with most dated in 1953. This was covered in an article that I wrote for the GCA Journal in 2000. These IHC rifles with SA barrels are fairly scarce. There appears to be no pattern to their usage as this consecutive s/n pair proves. Also keep in mind that no manufacturers of M1 rifles, including IHC, assembled rifles in exact serial number sequence. Featured IHC components include: bolt (65), op rod (65), trigger housing (65), hammer (55), safety (F), rear sight base (C), windage knob (IHC DRC) elevation pinion (IHC), gas cylinder lock screw (IHC NHC), follower (F), op rod catch (G), and clip latch (E). The stock and hand guards are in very good condition with well-struck 1/2-inch DAS, proof P, and 1465 stamped in the barrel channel. This is a nice looking restored rifle. See above for pricing of this IHC pair.

International Harvester Corp., s/n 5141880 (1954). This is a very good condition, original rifle. The LMR 3-54 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0. All expected IHC parts are featured including: bolt (65), op rod (65), trigger housing (65), hammer (55), safety (F), rear sight base (C), windage knob (IHC DRC) elevation pinion (IHC), gas cylinder lock screw (IHC NHC), follower (G), op rod catch (G), clip latch (E), and front sight. The stock and hand guards are in very good condition with 1/2-inch DAS, proof P, and 1544 stamped in the barrel channel. The butt plate has the typical IHC pronounced border around the checkering, and round head plunger. This is a nice looking original rifle. See above for pricing of this IHC pair.

From Mac’s Collection --HOLD-- 199-R1211. M1 Garand, Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., Consecutive Serial Numbered Pair s/n 5708165 and s/n 5708166. This is a consecutive serial number pair of late production HRA rifles. See immediately below for detailed descriptions of each rifle. - Reduced to $4,750 for the pair!

Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., s/n 5708165 (early 1956). This is an original late production HRA that is in very good condition. The HRA 12-55 barrel, has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, and MW = 2.0. All expected HRA parts are featured including bolt (U heat lot), op rod, trigger housing, hammer, safety, windage knob (HRA-W), elevation pinion (HRA), gas cylinder lock screw (HRA), and a very good condition HRA stock with 1/2-inch DAS and proof P without serifs in a circle. This is a very nice looking late production HRA rifle. See above for pricing of this HRA pair.

Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., s/n 5708166 (early 1956). This is an original late production HRA that is in very good condition. The HRA 12-55 barrel, has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, and MW = 2.0. All expected HRA parts are featured including bolt (U.W. 751 heat lot), op rod, trigger housing, hammer, safety, windage knob (HRA-W), elevation pinion (HRA), gas cylinder lock screw (HRA), and a very good condition HRA stock with 1/2-inch DAS and proof P without serifs in a circle. This is a very nice looking late production HRA rifle. See above for pricing of this HRA pair.

From Mac’s Collection 199-R1208. M1 Garand, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., s/n 165494 (May 1942). Winchester’s first assigned serial number block was 100001 to 165500. This rifle is the highest know serial number in that first block. In my opinion that is pretty cool! The rifle is a restoration with the receiver being re-Parkerized and two-tone, indicating that it had been lead pot annealed. The Winchester barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 1.0, MW = 2.0, with no chrome at the gas port. Featured Winchester components include: bolt, round firing pin (.), extractor (.), unmodified op rod, early narrow slot bullet guide (B8875W.R.A.), early follower (CM), early op rod catch (CM), single bevel follower arm (.), clip latch (CM) follower rod (CM), grooved rear hand guard clip, lower band, narrow base gas, front sight, single slot gas cylinder lock screw, rear sight base (CM), cover without ribs, aperture (CM), long pinion with type 2 lock bar, checkered windage knob, checkered elevation cap, single hole large pad trigger housing (CM), trigger guard, hammer (CM), trigger with extra hole, safety (C46015-4W.R.A.), forged stock ferrule, and trap-type butt plate. The stock has a visible WRA/WB cartouche, Ordnance emblem, and proof P in a circle. The stock also has a CSAA (San Antonio Arsenal) rebuild stamp on the left side and three proof P stamps. The stock has been sanded and scrapped on the sides and has a few chips out of it at the butt plate. The rear hand guard is the early type without the machined clearance cut for the op rod. The front hand guard matches the condition of the rear. If you want to own the highest know s/n in Winchester’s first block, this rifle is for you. - Reduced to $3,595!

End of listing of M1 Garand rifle from James E. “Mac” McCollum Collection

!!SOLD!! 199-R1213. M1D Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 488480 CMP Sales Rifle. This is an excellent condition documented M1D rifle (NSN 1431) with Basic Issue Inventory (BII), box, and original papers. The rifle was sold by the DCM (the predecessor to the CMP) through the M1D monthly lottery in December 1995, making it one of the earliest released for sale. It is in unissued condition after conversion to M1D at the Tooele Army Depot (Utah) in June 1969 and cannot be improved upon. The Parkerized finish is a uniform gray in color and is in flawless condition. The right receiver leg is electro-pencil etched TE over 6-69. The S-A-9-52 M1D barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0. The walnut stock and hand guards are in excellent condition, with SA open box cartouche and three proof Ps on the stock. Accoutrements include: 7/8-inch scope mount, M84 scope s/n 7631 (a very low s/n) with bright and clear optics, thin bracket Hart M2 flash hider, T4 cheek pad (MRT/3-69), M65 canvas scope case, M1 web sling, and M10 cleaning kit. Many of the accoutrements remain in their sealed packages. This is an excellent condition example that never needs to be upgraded. - $3,995

!!SOLD!! 199-R1214. M1 Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 2672603 (Mar. 1944). This is a very nice looking restoration of an early 1944 rifle. The original Parkerized finish is in very good condition. The SA 3-44 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.5, MW = 2.0+, with no chrome at the gas port, and Parkerized chamber mouth. Featured parts include a -12 bolt, unmodified revision 9 curved side op rod, poppet gas cylinder lock screw, 12 follower, long fork follower rod, WWII stamped bullet guide, type 2 lock bar rear sight, 12 trigger housing, 5 hammer, SA_11 safety, WWII forged trigger guard, and all other expected parts. The stock is in very good condition with well-struck GAW cartouche, Ordnance emblem, proof P, and small Ordnance emblem on the bottom of the pistol grip. This is a very nice looking rifle. - Reduced to $1,695!

--HOLD-- 199-R1217. M1 Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 5950249 (1956). This a substantially original late production rifle to which I believe only a few parts have been added to make it correct. The SA 2-56 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.0, MW = 1.0-. All expected 65-code SA parts are included. The stock is in very good condition with only a few minor handling and storage dings and has a well-struck DAS cartouche and proof P. This is a nice looking late rifle. - $1,195!

199-R1218. M1 Garand, Winchester Repeating Arms Co., Consecutive Serial Numbered Pair, s/n 1608272 and s/n 1608273. This is a consecutive serial number pair of WRA WIN-13 rifles. See immediately below for detailed descriptions of each rifle. - Reduced to $8,095 for the pair!

Winchester Repeating Arms Co., s/n 1608272 WIN-13 (Mar. 1945). This a restoration based on an original finish receiver/barrel assembly. The overall condition is very good. The original WRA barrel has a bright and shiny bore TE = 1.75, MW = 1.0, with no chrome at the gas port. Featured Winchester components include: bolt, unmodified slant cut op rod, wide base gas cylinder, front sight (.), bullet guide (.), late op rod catch, single bevel follower arm (6 or 9), follower (13), clip latch (A), lower band, rear sight assembly (except for the rear sight cover, which is an SA), trigger housing (large pad), trigger guard, hammer (C-46008-1W.R.A.), trigger (A), safety (WRA-1), and butt plate. The short channel stock has been lightly sanded and has a clearly visible WRA/GHD cartouche, Ordnance emblem and proof P in a circle and large P that is not in a circle. This is a nice looking example of a scarce Winchester variant. Winchester made less than 40,000 WIN-13 rifles. See above for pricing of this WRA pair.

Winchester Repeating Arms Co., s/n 1608273 WIN-13 (Mar. 1945). This a restoration based on a re-Parkerized receiver/barrel assembly. The dark finish is in very good condition. The WRA barrel has a bright and shiny bore TE = 2.5, MW = 2.0, with no chrome at the gas port. Featured Winchester components include: bolt, slant cut unmodified op rod, wide base gas cylinder, front sight (.), bullet guide (.), late op rod catch, single bevel follower arm (6 or 9), follower (13), clip latch (A), lower band, rear sight assembly (except for the rear sight cover, which is an early SA), trigger housing (large pad), trigger guard, hammer (C-46008-1W.R.A.), trigger (A), safety (WRA-1), stock ferrule, and butt plate. The short channel stock is unsanded and has a deeply struck WRA/GHD cartouche, Ordnance emblem and proof P in a circle and two or three partial large Ps that are not in a circle. This is a nice looking example of a scarce Winchester variant. Winchester made less than 40,000 WIN-13 rifles. See above for pricing of this WRA pair.

!!SOLD!! 199-R1219. M1 Garand, Harrington & Richardson Arms Co., s/n 4660178 (1953). This is one of the rarest, and in my opinion, one of the most interesting of post World War II M1 rifle variants. HRA began production at s/n 4660000; this rifle is only 178 numbers into H&R’s assigned serial number range. It is one of the lowest serial number HRAs observed or reported. This rifle is substantially original with only the trigger group added to make it correct. It is exactly as those described in the article I wrote for the Garand Collectors Association Journal, Volume 15, Number 4 and includes the World War II era parts that are typical of HRA M1s in this serial number range. Overall, it is in very good condition. The HRA 5-53 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 4.0, MW = 1.75. Featured parts include: HRA D65 bolt, 9 SA flat side op rod with modification cut, early WRA op rod catch, 6528290 HRA H trigger housing, SA revision 7 hammer, HRA safety, DRC windage knob, HRA elevation pinion, HRA O gas cylinder lock screw, and HRA stock with well-struck Ordnance emblem on the left side and proof P. The stock and hand guards are in very good condition. The early HRA similar to this one is one of my favorite post WWII rifles in my collection. The use of WWII SA and WRA parts by HRA early in production is an interesting part of the early 1950s M1 rifle production story. This is a scarce and very desirable rifle that is missing from most collections. - $3,995

From James E. “Mac” McCollum Collection --HOLD-- 139-R1197. M1 Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 3880673. This is a very high serial number World War II era receiver. So few rifles in this s/n range have been observed that we do not really know what they looked like in 1945-46. Those observed generally have barrels dating from the summer of 1945 through the spring of 1946. This is an excellent condition example of from a rarely encountered serial number range. The SA 3-46 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 2.5, MW = 1.5, with chrome at the gas port. Featured parts include: -19 bolt, 10 op rod with as-manufactured relief cut, -18 trigger housing, WWII stamped trigger guard, -9 hammer, SA 11 safety, WWII stamped bullet guide, solid lower band pin, long pinion with type 3 lock bar, and all other expected parts. The stock is in very good condition and has a well struck SA/NFR cartouche, Ordnance emblem, proof P and small Ordnance emblem on the bottom of the pistol grip. This is a very nice looking rifle. Few collections include a WWII SA with this high of serial number. - Reduced to $3,295!

!!SOLD!! 458-R1149. M1C Garand, Springfield Armory, s/n 3373545. This is a nice looking restoration of a scarce M1 variation. Sale of this M1C includes a “McClain verification letter.” The receiver is not marked SA-52. The LMR 10-53 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 3.0, MW = 1.5. The Parkerized bracket is marked with s/n 3638550. The original blued finish US GI G&H mount is s/n 3310114. The M82 scope is of post WWII manufacture and is marked STOCK NO. F001-0084688 with s/n 44752; the original blued finish is thinning, the optics are sharp and clear and is complete with original sliding sunshade and rubber eye shield. No cheek pad or flash hider is included. The walnut stock is in very good condition and with a well struck SA/NFR cartouche, Ordnance emblem, proof P, and small Ordnance emblem on the bottom of the pistol grip and the hand guards are walnut and match the stock. M1C’s are among the most sought after of all M1 variants. - Reduced to $6,295!

!!SOLD!! 239-R1241. M1 Garand, US Navy Trophy Rifle, Mk 2 Mod 1 Gr. B Match Rifle, Springfield Armory, s/n 1945807. This is an unissued condition US Navy, Mk 2 Mod 1, Grade B, Secretary of the Navy Trophy Rifle Match Rifle with hang tag dated July 16, 2007, Navy release papers, award certificate, box, and packing material. The SA 7.62MM NATO 8-65 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 0.75, MW = 1.25 and features all typical Navy match conditioning modifications including: Navy-type modified gas cylinder, front hand guard attached to lower band, front hand guard spacer removed, rear hand guard shortened to not contact receiver, tuned trigger pull, single slot solid gas cylinder lock screw, bolt marked with last four digits of serial number, glass bedded stock, and sealed stock and hand guards. The stock is dark color birch and the hand guards are a light color birch. This type of mix is typical of these rifles. Included is a black web sling of a type that I have not previously seen. The USN Mk 2 Mod 1 Grade B has become fairly scarce M1 match rifle variant. This is a very nice looking example. - $1,895

239-R1242. M1 Garand, US Navy Trophy Rifle, Mk 2 Mod 1 Gr. B Match Rifle, Springfield Armory, s/n 3221346. This is a used condition US Navy, Mk 2 Mod 1, Grade B, Secretary of the Navy Trophy Rifle Match Rifle with undated hang tag, Navy release papers, award certificate, box, and packing material. The SA 7.62MM NATO 9-65 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 6.0, MW = 1.75 and features all typical Navy match conditioning modifications including: Navy-type modified gas cylinder, front hand guard attached to lower band, front hand guard spacer removed, rear hand guard shortened to not contact receiver, tuned trigger pull, single slot solid gas cylinder lock screw, bolt marked with last four digits of serial number, NM op rod, glass bedded stock, and sealed stock and hand guards. Non-typical parts include: narrowed blade front sight, complete NM 1/2- minute rear sight assembly including: NM/2A rear sight base, NM windage knob, and 520 1/2-minute hooded aperture. I have seen very few USN Grade B rifles with complete NM rear sight. The stock and rear hand guard are walnut and the front hand guard is light color birch. This type of mix is typical of these rifles. Included is a black web sling of a type that I have not previously seen. The TE reading indicates that this rifle was used by Navy rifle team members in competition. The USN Mk 2 Mod 1 Grade B has become fairly scarce M1 match rifle variant. This is a very nice looking example. - $1,495

--HOLD-- 239-R1243. M1 Garand, US Navy Trophy Rifle, Springfield Armory, s/n 1148195. This is a Secretary of the Navy Trophy Rifle in caliber .30-06 with Navy release papers, certificate of award, box, and packing material. The receiver is marked O-66. In an article written by Jeremy Cheek and published in the Summer 2004 issue of the GCA Journal, Jeremy’s research uncovered that these O-66 marked (and O-65 and O-67) rifles were Marine Corps rebuilds. This is your opportunity to own a genuine USMC issued M1 rifle with USN documentation. The S-A-9-51 barrel has a bright and shiny bore, TE = 6.0-, MW = loose. All components feature a uniform flat black Parkerized finish that is in unissued condition. The walnut stock and hand guards are in very good condition. The stock, trigger housing, and op rod are numbered 195 to the last three digits of the receiver. This rifle is unissued from Marines Corps rebuild and is a very nice looking example. - $1,095

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