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LOT 3374
Desirable U.S. Marine Corps “USMC” and “7.62
MM” Marked U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand
Semi-Automatic Match Rifle with Data Sheet - Serial no. 6095322,
7.62x51mm NATO (308) cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Receiver manufactured in 1957,
the last year of M1 rifle serial production at the U.S. Springfield Armory, and subsequently built up and accurized by
armorers of the U.S. Marine Corps c. 1960s-1970s to match rifle specifications. Much like the U.S. Air Force and Navy, the Marine Corps had
its own armorers assemble and fine tune M1 Garand rifles for their respective competitive shooting matches. Unlike the typical standard features that separate U.S.
Springfield Armory built Type 1 and Type 2 National Match rifle variants, the U.S.M.C. built M1 match rifles display a wider range of feature disparity with varying levels of modifications
performed based off of the individual procedures from one armorer to the next. Some of these disparities include the use of “NM” marked .30-06 Springfield chambered barrels or non “NM” and
“7.62 MM” marked 7.62x51 mm NATO chambered barrels, a mixed use of “NM” sight sets, and polishing work performed to the bottom of the barrel in the
area where the operating rod rubs against it. Reference pages 562-563 of Bruce Canfield’s “The M1 Garand Rifle” for more details on the U.S.M.C. converted
M1 match rifles. This example features a standard winged blade front sight, “NM” marked T105 adjustable peep rear sight assembly with “595” hood,
National Match pattern handguard clearance cut modified wide-base gas cylinder, “6528287-SA/Y02” bolt, “6535282 SA” operating rod, “12” follower slide,
and “6528290-SA” trigger housing with a “C46008-3 SA” hammer with ground hooks, “SA11” safety, and unmarked stamped trigger guard. The “SA” marked
and “9 65” dated barrel is marked with “PM”, “7.62 MM”, along with “USMC” and matching serial number “6095322” stamped under the operating rod, and
features a polished underside and bright chamber ring. Fitted with a walnut front handguard fastened to the lower band with two screws, a walnut rear handguard, and an unmarked walnut stock, glass bedded to the receiver
and trigger guard, marked with a matching partial serial number “5322” in the stock channel in yellow grease pencil. Includes an unmarked M1907 pattern leather sling, and a consignor supplied data sheet confirms the rifle’s
configuration and notes some additional details including the presence of a drilled hole in the right side of the receiver under the windage knob with inserted spring and detent plunger (allowing for 1/2 MOA adjustments), that
the barrel is knurled under the lower band, and that a similar rifle (serial number “6096143”) can be found at the National Museum of the Marine Corps.
CONDITION: Very fine as built up by U.S. Marine Corps armorers into “7.62 MM” match rifle configuration, retaining 85% plus parkerized finish with some light edge wear, light cycling wear, some dried grease in protected areas,
some scattered minor specs of spotting/freckling visible, and some minor handling marks. The stock is fine as sanded, re-oiled, and glass bedded, with scattered light compression and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Overall a very fine representative example of a U.S. Marine Corps “7.62 mm” chambered M1 Garand match rifle!
Provenance: The Billy Pyle Collection.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3377
Scarce USMC J. Unertl MST-100 10x Sniper Rifle Scope with CMP Certificate - Manufactured by the Unertl Optic Company as a 10x USMC 7.62x51 mm
NATO calibrated optic, issued for use on top of M40A1 to M40A3 pattern bolt action sniper rifles. The left side of the adjustment body is marked “USMC SNIPER”
with the serial number “1552” underneath. The elevation knob is graduated from 100 to 1,000 yards. Fitted with a pair of Badger ordnance scope rings (each
marked “0366”) with the front ring fitted with a SIMRAD night vision attachment point. The scope body and rings are spray painted in a desert tan scheme
with tape on both objective bells to seal focus and parallax adjustment from sand. Includes a matching Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) certificate of
authenticity dated July 8, 2021.
CONDITION: Very fine as a U.S. Marine Corps issued and personalized J. Unertl 10x sniper scope, retaining 95% plus original black finish underneath the lightly chipped and worn camouflage
spray paint, with light edge/high point wear. Optics are clear with a crisp reticle.
Estimate: 2,750 - 4,250
LOT 3376
U.S.M.C. Property Marked Remington Arms
Inc. Model 40-X Single Shot Bolt Action Target Rifle with CMP Certificate of
Authenticity. - Serial no. 4199, 22 LR cal., 28 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured
in June 1959 per the “PF” date code on the left side of the barrel. Features a detachable hooded target post front
sight and Redfield adjustable micrometer peep rear sight with adjustable peep aperture attachment, Unertl pattern bases screwed on top of the barrel and receiver,
“U.S.M.C. PROPERTY” marked on the left side of the receiver above the caliber designation and serial number, along with the model designation to the rear on the left side of the
receiver. Fitted with a walnut stock with a ribbed White Line rubber recoil pad. Includes a shipping box addressed from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) and a matching
numbered CMP certificate of authenticity dated January 16, 2007.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retaining 90% original blue finish with some minor edge wear, light cycling wear, some dried grease in protected areas, some
scattered minor specs of visible brown patina/spotting, some light handling marks, and crisp U.S.M.C. property stamp. The stock is very fine with numerous
scattered minor dings, scratches and handling marks, along with chipping to the butt pad. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,300 - 1,900
LOT 3375
Excellent and Scarce U.S.M.C. Property Marked Harrington
& Richardson Arms Co. MC-58 (Model 65) Semi-Automatic
Training Rifle with Box - Serial no. 8634, 22 LR cal., 23 inch
round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Designed as a low-
powered companion to the U.S. M14 Rifle, the MC-58 uses a H&R
Reising Model 65 receiver fitted out with similar sights and controls
the M1/M14. The United States Marine Corps ordered these training
rifles c.1958, with about 3,500 delivered. Features a fixed winged
blade front sight and Redfield micrometer peep rear sight attached to the left of the receiver, a M1/M14 patter safety
lever in the front of the over-sized trigger guard, along with “USMC PROPERTY” markings on top of the barrel and receiver.
fitted with a pistol grip profile birch stock with a small boxed “DoD eagle” stamp on the grip. Includes a numbers matching
shipping box, two extra magazines sealed in the packaging, and a Boyt leather sling.
CONDITION: Excellent plus, nearly as issued, retaining 99% original parkerized finish with some minor spotting showing on
the rear sight, bolt, and buttplate, and minor handling marks. The stock is also excellent with a clear stamp and limited minor handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. The box is very good.
Estimate: 2,500 - 4,000