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“In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.” -General George Patton
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 85% plus attractive original blue finish with some light muzzle wear. The floorplate retains traces of faded original blue finish with smooth gray/ brown patina on the balance, likely caused
from period sling and palm wear during use. Stock is very fine as re-oiled with some light dents and handling marks, a small repaired section underneath the pistol grip, and a 4” x 2” spliced in section on the left of the buttstock. Mechanically excellent. With most of the original 24 examples likely destroyed after trials and the few surviving examples residing in government museums, this is an incredibly rare opportunity to acquire this historically significant rifle,
a direct predecessor in the lineage of what became the final M1 Garand rifle! Estimate: 85,000 - 130,000
SIMILAR EXAMPLES PICTURED AND DESCRIBED IN THE BOOK HATCHER'S BOOK OF THE GARAND BY HATCHER
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