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Scarce Letterkenny Army Depot (LEAD) Springfield M1 Garand Rifle in .30-06 Caliber w/ Original CMP Box and Invoice ** Extremely Clean Rifle
Guns International #: 101274189 Seller's Inventory #: CM18-1385
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Garand - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Member Since: 4/27/15
State: Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 184
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Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
Description:
The Letterkenny Army Depot is located in Letterkenny Township Pennsylvania, and during the 1960's rebuilt a relatively small number of M1 Garands for the U.S. Military. These 1960's rebuilds are sought after by collector's today. This example is in "like-new" condition as an arsenal rebuild. It has the proper stock markings for Letterkenny, and is marked on the leg of the receiver "LEAD 5-65" for May of 1965. The arsenal-replaced barrel is a Springfield barrel dated January of 1965. We gauged the barrel with U.S. Military-type throat and muzzle gauges and the throat erosion measured "1.5" and the muzzle measured under "1", which means for all intents and purposes this rifle has a like-new barrel. It obviously has been used VERY little if fired at all since being rebuilt in 1965. The receiver on this M1 Garand is a World War 2 Springfield example that was manufactured sometime between August and September of 1944. It likely served in World War 2 and/or the Korean War before being overhauled. As you can see from the pictures the parkerized finish on all of the metal parts is very attractive, with the reciever, trigger group, front sight, stock hardware, and bolt a nice consistent gray color, and the barrel, op rod, and gas cylinder a consistent dark gray color. Typical (and correct) of Letterkenny rebuilds from the 1960's, no effort was made to match the stock to the handguards with the handguards composed of Walnut and than the stock itself made of Birch. With that said, the complete stock set is in excellent condition and free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage/wear. The pistol grip has a nice clear "P" proof on the face with no circle or box, and the bottom of the pistol grip is marked with a triangle ink stamp in red which is correct for this arsenal. All of the controls on this M1 Garand are in perfect working order, the action is smooth and slams home into battery, and while in battery the bolt is tight with no wiggle. We have no doubt that this Springfield M1 Garand would shoot just as accurately and reliably as the day it left Letterkenny Army Depot. As mentioned before, this M1 comes complete with the original C.M.P. box and original invoice showing it's purchase from the C.M.P. in 1996. If you have been looking for a very nice investment quality M1 Garand for your collection this scarce Letterkenny Army Depot rebuilt Springfield would be a great choice.
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3078410
Caliber Info: .30-06 Springfield
Bore: Excellent
Condition: Excellent
Barrels: 1965 Barrel - Throat gauges "1.5", Muzzle under "1
Manufacture Date: 1944