*RARE PRE-WAR SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND RIFLE.

*RARE PRE-WAR SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND RIFLE. SN 303675. Cal. .30-06. Bbl 24-1/2″. This pre-war M1 has the early slotted gas piston nut. Bbl is marked “S-A 7-41”. Rear sight adjustment wheel is marked on left side up and down with arrows with words “Battle Range” on either side of a triangular arrow. Stock is marked with proper cartouche on left side “S.A.” over “G.H.S” and also has circle “P” on pistol grip and crossed ordnance cannons on right of stock stock inspector’s cartouche. Small parts are correct and properly stamped. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand; this weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with a bit of thinning to receiver,about 70% overall. Bbl and bolt have significantly more, showing about 90% a greenish-gray-blue. Bore is excellent, shiny with some darkening to the grooves. No TE/ME values available. Gas housing is mostly bright as seen on so many M1s of the era, as do the sling and stacking swivels. None of this detracts from the overall handsome appearance of this rifle. The wood stock is of a deep rich brown color. There are two 1/4″ diameter plugged holes on the left side of stock at the forward 3/4″ end of the fore plate. But this was done very professionally and can hardly be seen. There are also some dings and handling marks over the stock, which has been lightly sanded and properly refinished at some point. A very attractive and genuine “Pearl Harbor” era M1 Garand. 4-46768 JWK54 (3,000-5,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012

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
	2611	$0.00	RARE PRE-WAR SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND RIFLE. SN 303675. Cal. .30-06. Bbl 24-1/2″. This pre-war M1 has the early slotted gas piston nut. Bbl is marked “S-A 7-41”. Rear sight adjustment wheel is marked on left side up and down with arrows with words “Battle Range” on either side of a triangular arrow. Stock is marked with proper cartouche on left side “S.A.” over “G.H.S” and also has circle “P” on pistol grip and crossed ordnance cannons on right of stock stock inspector’s cartouche. Small parts are correct and properly stamped. Firing mechanism functions smoothly when operated by hand; this weapon appears fully functional. CONDITION: Overall finish and appearance is fine with a bit of thinning to receiver,about 70% overall. Bbl and bolt have significantly more, showing about 90% a greenish-gray-blue. Bore is excellent, shiny with some darkening to the grooves. No TE/ME values available. Gas housing is mostly bright as seen on so many M1s of the era, as do the sling and stacking swivels. None of this detracts from the overall handsome appearance of this rifle. The wood stock is of a deep rich brown color. There are two 1/4″ diameter plugged holes on the left side of stock at the forward 3/4″ end of the fore plate. But this was done very professionally and can hardly be seen. There are also some dings and handling marks over the stock, which has been lightly sanded and properly refinished at some point. A very attractive and genuine “Pearl Harbor” era M1 Garand. 4-46768 JWK54 (3,000-5,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2012 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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