*SPRINGFIELD M-1 GARAND W/ EXPERIMENTAL STOCK & HANDGUARD.

*SPRINGFIELD M-1 GARAND W/ EXPERIMENTAL STOCK & HANDGUARD. SN 1346. Cal. 30. 24″ bbl. Receiver is a 4-digit gas trap that was rebuilt in 1945 with an experimental 1-pc fiberglass handguard and experimental fiberglass stock. Springfield Armory went through many stages of development and experimentation, and this rifle is a fine example. It utilizes a gas trap receiver that has been converted to gas port and utilizes a saw-cut gas cylinder assembly, as well as an early modified op-rod. It also shows a 1-pc gray fiberglass handguard set, though missing the rear clip that would replace the lower band. It also incorporates the use of a lightened fiberglass stock assembly. Rifle is accessorized by a second model take-down tool and nickel oiler in the butt stock, as well as a white parade-type sling. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows what appears to be a wartime or just post-war refinish and retains better than 90% of the gray / green parkerizing. Bbl assembly retains approx. 95% of the same shade of park. -9 / curved side op-rod shows a field mod. and a much darker, almost black, finish. Gas cylinder assembly shows a thinning gray parkerized finish. One-piece fiberglass handguard assembly shows very good with no damage, with the exception of the missing rear clip. Brown-colored butt stock assembly shows very good-plus, with only a couple of light scratches in the right cheek. Mechanics are crisp, with the T/E of just under 3 and a bright bore. Sling is in fair to good condition with some cracking present. 4-37329 BK46 (2,000-3,000)

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.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1067	$2,070.00	SPRINGFIELD M-1 GARAND W/ EXPERIMENTAL STOCK & HANDGUARD. SN 1346. Cal. 30. 24″ bbl. Receiver is a 4-digit gas trap that was rebuilt in 1945 with an experimental 1-pc fiberglass handguard and experimental fiberglass stock. Springfield Armory went through many stages of development and experimentation, and this rifle is a fine example. It utilizes a gas trap receiver that has been converted to gas port and utilizes a saw-cut gas cylinder assembly, as well as an early modified op-rod. It also shows a 1-pc gray fiberglass handguard set, though missing the rear clip that would replace the lower band. It also incorporates the use of a lightened fiberglass stock assembly. Rifle is accessorized by a second model take-down tool and nickel oiler in the butt stock, as well as a white parade-type sling. PROVENANCE: Tom Clinton Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows what appears to be a wartime or just post-war refinish and retains better than 90% of the gray / green parkerizing. Bbl assembly retains approx. 95% of the same shade of park. -9 / curved side op-rod shows a field mod. and a much darker, almost black, finish. Gas cylinder assembly shows a thinning gray parkerized finish. One-piece fiberglass handguard assembly shows very good with no damage, with the exception of the missing rear clip. Brown-colored butt stock assembly shows very good-plus, with only a couple of light scratches in the right cheek. Mechanics are crisp, with the T/E of just under 3 and a bright bore. Sling is in fair to good condition with some cracking present. 4-37329 BK46 (2,000-3,000) 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.

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