2 Dec 2021 1 of 9 presentation Garands - current auction

[Mark in Rochester]

GCA had a article on these rifles some time back



Rare example of the nine special presentations Harrington & Richardson M1 Garand rifles manufactured for executives of Harrington & Richardson, International Harvester, and barrel maker Line Material Corporation (LMC) to commemorate completion of post-World War II M1 Garand rifle contracts in 1955. These rifles are described in detail on pages 496-497 of "THE M1 GARAND RIFLE" by Bruce Canfield. The nine presentation M1 rifles were roll-stamped: "U.S.RIFLE/CALIBER .30 M1/H&R ARMS CO." in three lines on the top of the receiver heel with no serial number. The rear face of the receiver heel was roll-stamped with the H&R and LMC logos along with "1955" and "ONE OF NINE". Canfield states that the nine presentation nearly rifles were manufactured by H&R in secrecy and their existence was unknown for many years. Aside from the special receiver markings, this rifle is a standard, late production, H&R M1 rifle.

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[Bob Seijas]

Discovered by yours truly, ahem

[Mark in Rochester]

Discovered by yours truly, ahem

can you remind us of which ones of the nine were uncovered

[Bob Seijas]

IIRC all but three. After the IHC guys dropped out, their guns were reallocated. The CEO of Line reportedly got two. I had two, sold them for what was a fancy price at the time. One of the LMR guys wanted to GIVE me his but his daughter said she wanted it