GUN SPRING 2017
The live portion of this session begins on Tuesday, April 11, 2017.
RARE AND SPECTACULAR M1 GARAND GAS TRAP RIFLE NUMBER 338 ONE OF THE BEST IN EXISTENCE. SPRINGFIELD M1 338 30-06 MODERN; C&R Cal. 30/06 . 22" bbl. 3 piece walnut military stocks with most all metal finished in grey/green phosphate. Gas-trap system itself is finished in its japanned black finish. This rifle serial number 338 is believed to be of the finest known examples to be in public hands. This rare and early production rifle has been carefully detail disassembled and parts vetted using the book, 'THE GAS TRAP GARAND" by author Billy Pyle and published By Collectors Publications. We have listed the drawing numbers as follows. Trigger group #D28290, Trigger Guard #C46025, Hammer#C46008-1, Safety #C46015, Bolt#D28287 steel lot J1, Operating Rod D3532,Clip Lifter #B8869, Clip Guide #B8875, Front Sight SA12703-0, Gas Trap System D28289, Forearm Iron B8893-1 Receiver Serial number 338 R1-D on left leg D 28291 on right leg. Barrel stamped X with large "P" and #28291, Mid Band # C46000 Butt Plate3 C-46012. Production truly started in 1936 after having Springfield Armory totally modernized and retooled. The first rifles came off the line in August 1937, serial number 338 must have been immediately after this. The walnut 3 piece stocks are very consistent in grain and color. There is no cartouche present on the let side of the stock however the "P" with in circle proof is located on the front of the pistol grip. Stock is the appropriate pattern with out cleaning kit storage holes. This outstanding example would be virtually impossible to improve upon. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, bore and mechanics are excellent. 3 piece walnut stocks are excellent with no major bruises or damage. Typical very small storage marks are present from storage and handling. Phosphate finish is outstanding with most all remaining. Very light finish loss on operating rod handle and high points of sights. Butt plate has very light wear with slight finish loss at high points of checkering. Gas Trap system has retained most of its black japanned finish with slight loss at very front at bottom and on bayonet lug. This is the finest example this cataloger has seen to date and possibly could not be improved upon. 51388-5 TDW (25,000-35,000)