July 30th 2016 Premier Firearms Sale (20)
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 7/30/2016
24" barrel in .30-06 caliber. This rifle was manufactured September '41 to December '41. Has the proper September 1941 barrel, proper type one flush nut rear sight, proper bolt stamped "D28287-2SA". Correct trigger group stamped "D28290-5-SA". Stock has the correct cartouche on left side stamped "S.A. G.H.S." (Gilbert Stewart November '41 to June '42); cartouche is light and only partially visible. Has the serif "P" is circle on wrist. TE reading of '3' and an ME reading of '2+'. Frame retains approximately 90% of the dark military phosphate finish, as does barrel. Trap assembly and front sight are gun metal grey. Stock is very good to excellent, dark, with usual dings. This is a true Pearl Harbor era M1 Garand.