Lot 1336 U.S. WWII SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY
RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 686760. Bbl. 24". Marked on right side "S-A-5-46". Throat gauges 2.0. Muzzle gauges 1.0. T105E1 rear sight with National Match marked adjustable aperture. National Match front sight marked "NM / 062". Bolt and safety are marked "WRA". Operating rod and trigger housing marked "SA". Operating rod does not have relief cut and should be kept for collecting purposes. Stamped trigger guard. Walnut stock set. Buttstock has very faint boxed "RIA / ?-K" on left side. Stock is also marked at top of grip with small "flaming bomb". Marked at end of grip with small "crossed cannons". Stock has been accurized by synthetic bedding material. Green web sling. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: cleaning rod handle in butt. Also included are DCM papers with instructions for purchasing, a letter of recommendation from Appleton Rifle & Pistol Club dated 1989, a requisitioned invoice/shipping document and a cash receipt. CONDITION: stock set has arsenal rework type finish over moderate wear, dents, scratches and handling marks. 7" repaired crack on left side of forearm. Rear handguard has 2" crack on left side. Front handguard has 2" crack on top rear. Metalwork retains 50% of its worn thinning arsenal rework parkerization. Very good shiny bore. PROVENANCE: From the Buckstix Collection. (25-6472/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,500.
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