Lot 143:
U.S. Rifle, Cal. .30 M1, International Harvester, Serial No. 5008356, CMP Field Grade
Sold for: $1,200
Description
A U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1, manufactured by International Harvester, serial number 5008356. This semi-automatic rifle features a wooden stock and handguards. The barrel is marked ‘S-A-4-52’, indicating a Springfield Armory barrel manufactured in April 1952. It is presented in a black molded plastic hard case bearing the CMP logo. Accompanying the rifle is a laminated Civilian Marksmanship Program Certificate of Authenticity, confirming it as an ‘M1 Garand IHC Field Grade’ with the same serial number, dated January 13, 2025. A small informational card identifying it as a ‘U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1’ is also included.
Condition report:
The rifle exhibits notable wear consistent with significant military and field use. The wooden stock and handguards show numerous scratches, dents, and areas of finish loss. Metal components display corresponding wear and some surface oxidation. The CMP hard case and accompanying paperwork (Certificate of Authenticity, informational card) are in good to excellent condition.
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