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Lot 1528: U.S. International Harvester M1 Garand

U.S. International Harvester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Scarce "Gap Letter" Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Lot 1528: U.S. International Harvester M1 Garand

U.S. International Harvester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Scarce "Gap Letter" Markings

Auction Location: Rock Island, IL

Auction Date: May 4, 2019

Estimated Price: $2,000 - $3,000
Price Realized:
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U.S. International Harvester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Scarce "Gap Letter" Markings

Manufacturer: International Harvester
Model: M1 Garand
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 3879
Item Interest: Very Active
Serial Number:
Catalog Page: 277
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Description:

Blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with "DRC IHC" marked windage drum and "IHC" elevation drum. Receiver marking is unique style in that there is a separation between "U.S." and "RIFLE"/"CAL" and ".30 M1", and is referred to by collectors as "Gap Letter", indicating Springfield Armory manufacture. International Harvester bolt, trigger housing, hammer, safety, and operating rod. Barrel is marked "LMR" and dated "6 53". Smooth pistol grip stock, with a circled "P" on the grip, Department of Defense cartouche on the left side, and a checkered buttplate.

Rating Definition:

Very fine, with 97% of the original parkerized finish, showing some edge and cycling wear, along with some light handling marks. The reoiled stock is fine, with some scattered dings and dents. Mechanically excellent.



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