GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
U.S. SPRINGFIELD M-1-C GARAND SNIPER RIFLE WITH M-82 TELESCOPE, FLASH SUPPRESSOR AND MRT CHEEK REST WITH CANVAS SLING.SPRINGFIELDM-1 C GARAND349564530-06MODERN; C&RCal. 30-06, 24" bbl, Parkerized finish. Bbl is marked "SA/3-53". Receiver is marked "SA-52" behind rear sight. Flash suppressor is marked "HIDER FLASH M-2 The Hart MFG, CO." with Hart diamond logo. Stock is cartouched "S.A./NFR" with ordnance wheel on left side. There is a circle P behind trigger guard with another open P below it. Bottom of pistol grip is stamped "J-V" over a small ordnance wheel proof. M-82 telescope is SN 41061 mounted on Griffin & Howe quick detach mount with May 3rd, 1932 patent date. Leather cheekpiece is stamped "MRT / 1 52". CONDITION: Very good. Rifle shows considerable Parkerized finish overall with some loss of finish on high points and operating rod and trigger guard. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Stock is good with numerous handling marks, dents, and scratches overall commensurate with age and use of rifle. Telescope is good with some speckling of finish. Optics are clear. A good example of a hard-to-find M-1-C Garand rifle. 49616-22 TEP (3,000-5,000)