Manufactured c. 1955, with a correct LMR "5 55" dated barrel and a bright "in the white" chamber. Approximately 13,243 of these "gap letter" International Harvester M1 Garands were manufactured in the assigned 5198034-5211600 serial number range, with another batch of approximately 22,000 in the 4638000-4660000 range, per page 501 of "The M1 Garand Rifle" by Bruce Canfield. This desirable variation of receiver marking has a gap between "U.S./CAL." and "RIFLE /.30 M1" above the International Harvester manufacturer and serial number markings, denoting Springfield Armory manufacture of the receiver as supplied to International Harvester. Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with correct "IHC" marked factory components including the bolt, rear sight knobs, trigger guard, and operating rod, and the IHC number "1325" inside the stock channel. Smooth pistol grip stock with a DoD eagle cartouche stamp on the left wrist, circled "P" proof stamp behind the trigger guard. The consignor indicates the barrel throat measures at 2. Includes a green canvas web sling.