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U.S. M1 Tanker Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:400.00 USD
U.S. M1 Tanker Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle
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U.S. M1 Tanker Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, by Springfield, with bayonet and scabbard, #2259193, .30-06 cal., 18'' barrel, parkerized finish, walnut stock, blade with protecting ears front sight and adjustable aperture rear sight. Marked on receiver tang ''U.S.RIFLE CAL..30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY''. Operating rod, trigger housing group, and hammer are U.S.G.I. Barrel is a commercial replacement and is marked ''ARLINGTON ORD.ARL.VA. .30-06''. Stock has ''(circle)/P'' firing proof on underside of wrist. Rifle has been converted to tanker length by installing a short barrel and modifying front hand guard, etc. Condition overall is very good with metal surfaces retaining almost all of its parkerized refinish, showing only light wear. Wood is very good and has been sanded and refinished with a gloss varnish. Action is smooth, bore is very good with darkening in the grooves. No visible import stamps. Includes a Korean marked green cotton sling in very good condition. Bayonet is stamped ''U.S.M5A1 MILPAR COL'' and is very good with a slightly rounded tip showing only light wear. Scabbard is very good with rust on the rear rivets. Est.: $800-$1,200. (C&R)