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1066
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$1,725.00
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*H&R M-1 GARAND WITH EXPERIMENTAL FIBERGLASS STOCK & HANDGUARD ASSEMBLY. SN 4770704. Cal. 30. 24″ bbl. This H&R Garand shows a Springfield Armory rebuild mark dated 10-65, but retains its orig barreled action. Rifle is housed in an experimental fiberglass stock that has an odd-shaped pistol grip and also retains grasping grooves (see picture). Rifle is also equipped with a matching 1-pc (exp.) front handguard assembly. The components are as follows: Bbl is “HRA” dated 5-54 with the op-rod being an “SA 77” code. Rear sight assembly is a Wright replacement. Springfield Armory -14 trigger housing with “IHC” small parts. Bolt is an SA-14. Gas cylinder assembly is a wide pad with “HRA”, front sight and WWII lock nut. Buttstock and handguards are experimental fiberglass as previously mentioned. Rifle is also equipped with a late web sling. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Barreled receiver retains approx. 95-97% of the orig gray / green parkerizing, with the op-rod and internal components showing slightly more gray. Gas cylinder assembly shows better than 95% of its orig parkerizing. Gray fiberglass handguard assembly shows near-excellent with no detectable gouges or dings in it, although the mold line is quite visible. Handguards are medium gray in color. Butt stock is an “OD” green fiberglass composite that shows very good condition, with just a couple of minor rub marks on it and the number “53” written in the right side in black marker. It also shows a prominent mold line. Butt plate is standard post-war Springfield and shows nearly all of its gray parkerized finish. Sling shows near-excellent with the number “81” marked on the clasp. Mechanics are crisp, T/E is 3-1/2, and bore is bright and shiny. 4-37328 BK47 (2,500-4,500)
Auction: Firearms - Spring 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. |