*RARE WINCHESTER TOOL ROOM 1ST MODEL GAS PORT M1 GARAND RIFLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER.

NSN. Cal, 30/06 24 inch barrel. Barrel itself was left in the white with only the Winchester “WRA” proof on the right side. a small 312 is located on top of barrel and is possibly a steel lot number. Grey/Green phosphate finished receiver has correct Winchester markings but was never serial numbered .Front right receiver ear has the drawing number D28291-2WRA .This receiver was made with out needing the 7 round failure weld modification. Gas port is drawing number D35449W.R.A. gas system lock is unmarked. Bolt is Drawing Number marked D28287-1W.R.A.Trigger group is all early Winchester. Operating Rod is square cut and drawing number D35382-W.R.A.Butt stock is a modified 3rd pattern gas trap stock and has been modified for trap butt plate at some time but has a unmarked solid butt plate. Hand guards are unmarked walnut but have early milled bands. Recoil spring in round spun spring with early unmarked long serrated spring guide. This is a recently discovered tool room rifle. Very few developmental M1 Garands ever survived as most where destroyed. This rifle is an interesting cross over from the Gas Trap pattern rifle to the Gas Port pattern rifles. CONDITION: Very fine overall with excellent finish on receiver . Bore and mechanics are excellent. Barrel remains in its unfinished /white condition with light period staining at gas system. Several very minor chips exist in stock at pistol grip and forward of trigger group area from disassembly. No cartouche or Government inspection are evident on this rifle anywhere. This would be correct as the rifle was made as a prototype and developmental rifle.This rifle is in its as found un-cleaned condition, This is a great opportunity for the collector of US Martial arms. 51137-3 TDW (5,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1642

Auction: Firearms - April 2017

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
	1642	$6,900.00	RARE WINCHESTER TOOL ROOM 1ST MODEL GAS PORT M1 GARAND RIFLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER. NSN. Cal, 30/06 24 inch barrel. Barrel itself was left in the white with only the Winchester “WRA” proof on the right side. a small 312 is located on top of barrel and is possibly a steel lot number. Grey/Green phosphate finished receiver has correct Winchester markings but was never serial numbered .Front right receiver ear has the drawing number D28291-2WRA .This receiver was made with out needing the 7 round failure weld modification. Gas port is drawing number D35449W.R.A. gas system lock is unmarked. Bolt is Drawing Number marked D28287-1W.R.A.Trigger group is all early Winchester. Operating Rod is square cut and drawing number D35382-W.R.A.Butt stock is a modified 3rd pattern gas trap stock and has been modified for trap butt plate at some time but has a unmarked solid butt plate. Hand guards are unmarked walnut but have early milled bands. Recoil spring in round spun spring with early unmarked long serrated spring guide. This is a recently discovered tool room rifle. Very few developmental M1 Garands ever survived as most where destroyed. This rifle is an interesting cross over from the Gas Trap pattern rifle to the Gas Port pattern rifles. CONDITION: Very fine overall with excellent finish on receiver . Bore and mechanics are excellent. Barrel remains in its unfinished /white condition with light period staining at gas system. Several very minor chips exist in stock at pistol grip and forward of trigger group area from disassembly. No cartouche or Government inspection are evident on this rifle anywhere. This would be correct as the rifle was made as a prototype and developmental rifle.This rifle is in its as found un-cleaned condition, This is a great opportunity for the collector of US Martial arms. 51137-3 TDW (5,000-10,000) C&R – Lot 1642 Auction: Firearms - April 2017 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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*RARE WINCHESTER TOOL ROOM 1ST MODEL GAS PORT M1 GARAND RIFLE WITHOUT SERIAL NUMBER.