*FIRST MONTH PRODUCTION GAS PORT M1 GARAND.

*FIRST MONTH PRODUCTION GAS PORT M1 GARAND. SN 57847. Cal. 30. 24″ bbl. This rifle is a first month production, gas port M1 Garand that is an orig barreled action with several upgrades. Bbl appears to be orig to the gun, showing an August of 1940 mfg date with a T & E of 4.25. Gas cyl appears to be orig to the gun being a narrow base with a plugged front sight and a single slot lock screw. Rear sight has been upgraded to a Type 2 locking bar, operating rod has been upgraded to a -6. The follower is the orig, early variety, while the follower arm has been upgraded to post war with a cast part number. Follower rod is the later, long fork variety with a standard, WWII blued M1 spring. Bolt is a Springfield -2. Trigger group is a gas trap with 28290 on the housing with a large pad and a flat safety. The hammer is C 46008-1 with hole, trigger and spring assembly is later, WWII with ears. Triggerguard is early gas trap with concentric rings. Buttstock is a McFarland era with a faint, but legible cartouche and the handguard is of the same era with a grooved clip. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver and bbl retain approx 80-85% of orig finish being a dull gray-green and the heat treat mark being pronounced on the heel of the receiver. Bolt shows approx 75% thinning Parkerizing. The -6 op rod is refinished charcoal gray and retains approx 95%. Gas cyl shows a mixture of dark enamel paint and bright while the lock is slightly later and Parkerized. Buttstock and handguards show good with some scuffing and dinging wth mostly light, but a couple of moderate scuffs. Parkerized buttplate (with trap) shows better than 90% of the dark green Parkerizing. Rifle is equipped with a Korean War era sling that is in brand new condition. Mechanics are crisp and the bore shows good, though very, slightly dark in the grooves. 4-38423 BEK12 (4,000-7,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1046	$4,887.50	FIRST MONTH PRODUCTION GAS PORT M1 GARAND. SN 57847. Cal. 30. 24″ bbl. This rifle is a first month production, gas port M1 Garand that is an orig barreled action with several upgrades. Bbl appears to be orig to the gun, showing an August of 1940 mfg date with a T & E of 4.25. Gas cyl appears to be orig to the gun being a narrow base with a plugged front sight and a single slot lock screw. Rear sight has been upgraded to a Type 2 locking bar, operating rod has been upgraded to a -6. The follower is the orig, early variety, while the follower arm has been upgraded to post war with a cast part number. Follower rod is the later, long fork variety with a standard, WWII blued M1 spring. Bolt is a Springfield -2. Trigger group is a gas trap with 28290* on the housing with a large pad and a flat safety. The hammer is C 46008-1 with hole, trigger and spring assembly is later, WWII with ears. Triggerguard is early gas trap with concentric rings. Buttstock is a McFarland era with a faint, but legible cartouche and the handguard is of the same era with a grooved clip. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver and bbl retain approx 80-85% of orig finish being a dull gray-green and the heat treat mark being pronounced on the heel of the receiver. Bolt shows approx 75% thinning Parkerizing. The -6 op rod is refinished charcoal gray and retains approx 95%. Gas cyl shows a mixture of dark enamel paint and bright while the lock is slightly later and Parkerized. Buttstock and handguards show good with some scuffing and dinging wth mostly light, but a couple of moderate scuffs. Parkerized buttplate (with trap) shows better than 90% of the dark green Parkerizing. Rifle is equipped with a Korean War era sling that is in brand new condition. Mechanics are crisp and the bore shows good, though very, slightly dark in the grooves. 4-38423 BEK12 (4,000-7,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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