International Harvester M1 Garand H&R Receiver .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle C&R
Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $3,485.00
The M1 Garand earned its reputation as one of the finest service rifles of the 20th century, and examples tied to International Harvester production occupy a particularly interesting place in that history. This rifle represents a late-production International Harvester contract Garand assembled on a Harrington & Richardson receiver and fitted with a correct Line Material Corp. barrel dated April 1955. Built during the final phase of IHC Garand production, this example reflects the complex inter-contract cooperation that defined post-WWII U.S. military arms manufacturing.
Identification
MMA#: 251007GL008
Make: International Harvester (IHC)
Receiver Manufacturer: Harrington & Richardson (H&R)
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5215977
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Barrel Date: April 1955
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi-automatic rifle fed by en-bloc clips
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Markings
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / INTERNATIONAL / HARVESTER / 5215977”
Trigger Group: “D28290-19-SA”
Hammer: “5546008 HR AC”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: Unmarked
Receiver Leg: “6 5 2 8 2 9 1” (correct drawing number for a 1955 H&R/IHC receiver)
Operating Rod: “6535382 IHC”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA / S-06 diamond”
Barrel: “LMR D6535448 4 55”
Import Mark: None present
Sights / Optics
Front sight: blade protected by dual wings.
Rear sight: fully adjustable aperture sight protected by wings, correct military pattern.
Stock Configuration & Condition
Three-piece hardwood stock with pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, dual sling loops, and metal buttplate with hinged storage door. The grip face is marked with a circled “P” proof, and the left side bears a Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. The interior of the forearm is marked “2865.”
There is a crack at the left rear of the handguard that flexes slightly at the receiver, and areas of surface wood loss below the receiver on the left side. The stock shows scattered scrapes, scratches, and compression marks consistent with service use. Length of pull measures approximately 13¼ inches. The buttplate shows oxidation, surface erosion at the top, and wear. Overall stock condition: Very Good.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to arsenal rebuild
This rifle retains approximately 92% of its parkerized finish. There is thinning on leading edges, scattered scrapes, and areas of discoloration from oil residue and light oxidation, most notably on the receiver and bolt. The barrel and gas system show small scrapes and thinning, and the action displays expected operational wear. Markings remain well defined. Overall condition: Very Good Plus.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: Light gray at the muzzle with semi-bright grooves and deep rifling. Fouling is present with erosion at the muzzle. Muzzle erosion measures M.E. 1, throat erosion measures T.E. 2. Bore rating: 8/10.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly on inspection. This rifle has not been test-fired. As with all previously owned firearms, cleaning and professional inspection are recommended prior to use.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
None.
Our Assessment
The International Harvester M1 Garand occupies a unique niche among U.S. service rifles. Contracted during the Korean War to supplement Springfield Armory production, IHC relied heavily on outside support from Springfield Armory, Harrington & Richardson, and Line Material Corp. Production challenges led IHC to subcontract barrels to LMR, whose barrels quickly earned a reputation for exceptional quality.
As International Harvester production wound down, H&R supplied a limited number of receivers to complete the contract. Fewer than 4,000 of these HRA/IHC receivers were produced, placing them among the scarcest Garand variants. These rifles typically feature LMR barrels dated between March and August of 1955 and represent the final rifles produced under the IHC contract.
This example, built on an H&R receiver and retaining its correct LMR barrel, is a solid Very Good Plus representative of late-production International Harvester Garands. It offers historical significance, correct contract features, and strong collector appeal within any U.S. military rifle collection.
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