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LOT 1335
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Armory M1D
Garand Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with
CMP and FOIA Letters, M84 Scope, and Accessories -
Serial no. 856638, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Receiver originally
manufactured in September 1942 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D sniper specifications, with
many rifles so converted used during the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. Features a winged blade front sight and T105 adjustable peep
rear sight assembly, wide base gas cylinder marked “6” on the rear ring flat, a chamfered cylinder lock, “O” cross-slot lock screw, arsenal replacement “S-A-9-
52” marked M1D barrel (also marked “P T P”) with a parkerized chamber ring, relief-cut “D35382 3 SA” operating rod, “D28287-12SA/S-06<>” bolt, “12” follower, and a “D28290-7-
SA” trigger housing with “C46008-7 SA” hammer, “SA-11” safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a pair of walnut handguards and a walnut stock with a circled serif “P” firing
proof on the pistol grip and a “MRT/10 52” marked leather cheek rest laced to the butt. Topped off with a M84 scope with sunshade and rubber eye piece (post-and-crosshair reticle, serial
number “25284”) on a M1D optic thumb-screw mount. Includes a green CMP hard case, “MRT/FEB. 1952” marked M1 web sling, Hart Mfg. Co. M2 flash hider attachment, web segmented
cleaning rod carry case, chamber brush, M10 tool, plastic oiler, broken shell extractor, and segmented steel cleaning rod. Also included are a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) letter
dated December 20, 2017, identifying the rifle by serial number as sold through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) as a M1D Garand rifle on September, 8, 1995, as well as a February 25, 2022
dated Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request response letter from the U.S. Redstone Arsenal showing the rifle as registered with the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) small arms registry by the U.S. Tooele Army Depot in
February 1977 and shipped from there to the U.S. Anniston Army Depot Munition Center on April 5, 1978.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal upgraded to M1D specifications, retaining 98% arsenal parkerized finish with some dried grease in protected areas, some minor edge wear, some minor cycling wear, and limited minor
handling marks. The stock is very fine as arsenal sanded and re-oiled with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. The scope is excellent with clear optics.
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1334
Scarce and Desirable World War II U.S. Marked Ithaca Model
37 Slide Action Shotgun - Serial no. 54004, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish,
walnut stock. Manufactured in 1942, this shotgun is believed to have been acquired as part of the
1942 “blanket procurement program”, a U.S. government initiative to scour commercial and civilian sources
for new and used shotguns, of which the
government had a mighty need; in addition to
their versatility as training tools for aerial gunners, many were issued as primary armament to home front
defensive units (like the “State Guard” units acting in lieu of federalized National Guard units or security forces
at vital industrial establishments) and were also given to police and militia forces in lieu of weapons that could
be recalled for Army issue. The accepted shotguns typically show a combination of standard commercial markings and hand-stamped inspection
and approval markings, with this example having a “P” stamped on the chamber and receiver, “flaming bomb” on the barrel, and “US” on the
receiver, in addition to the standard (matching serialized) barrel markings and roll-stamped receiver game bird scenes. The forearm and pistol
grip are both checkered, with a serrated Ithaca buttplate and a 14 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus of the original blue finish, showing light scratches and dings overall, along with dings/scuffs around the muzzle. The forearm is fine, with some dents and scratches,
while the buttstock shows multiple repaired breaks and chips at the wrist and toe, areas of sanding and filler, empty added threaded holes on bottom of the magazine tube retainer and buttstock for
absent sling swivels, and scattered scratches. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1333
Exceptional U.S. Inland M1A1 Paratrooper Semi-Automatic Carbine with Bayonet - Serial no. 5505612, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. This M1A1 Carbine was manufactured by Inland
between January 1944 to August 1944, with serial numbers of this specific block between approximately 4879526-5549821, per the chart on page 235 of the book “Comprehensive Guide to the M1 Carbine” by Roger C. Larson. It
has a “9-44” dated Inland barrel, low wood walnut stock stamped with “IO” inside the stock channel, an encircled “P” proof on the left of the “Slim Jim” grip with “IO” on bottom, unmarked four-rivet handguard, “N” front sight, “PI”
adjustable rear sight, “SI” type III barrel band with bayonet lug, “IO” round bolt, “PI” operating rod, “INLAND” in a banner on the right of the milled trigger housing, “HI” hammer, unmarked push button safety, “SI” and “M” marked
magazine catch, “I.I.” marked Inland magazine, folding metal wire buttstock, the inside of the butt plate has the proper casting number and symbols, and the leather cheek pad cover is secured with three steel rivets. Includes an “II”
marked oiler, green canvas web sling, and an Imperial M4 bayonet with green M8 scabbard.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 90% original parkerized finish overall with the balance a smooth gray patina, and 95% dull blue finish on the bolt. Wood is also exceptionally fine with a few very minor handling marks, and
absolutely crisp stamps and edges. Mechanically excellent. Bayonet is very fine. A highly attractive example of an M1A1 Paratrooper Carbine!
Estimate: 5,000 - 7,500