Recieved H&R Service Grade Garand

[Lifeon2whls]

I got my first Garand in the mail this morning and its absolutely gorgeous. I got to spend all of 10 minutes with it because I was rushing to get ready for work after FedEx dropped it off, but from what I saw, the metal is in great condition with some minor scratches at the end of the barrel and some along the top of the rear sight guard. The wood is new and the barrel seems to be about as close to new as you can get with a rifle that was made in the 50's (assuming the barrel is H&R)...Muzzle reading 1+ and throat is 2.

I did some quick searches and found information on how I can look up SA and Winchester Serials but not much for post war rifles. Does anyone have any advice on where I can look?

Also, when I was considering which grade to go with from the CMP, I was going to get one of the Special grades but am VERY happy I bought the Service grade. I've seen the Special Grade and aside from some small details there, this rifle could be put next to the Special and it would be hard to tell them apart.

Sorry for the bad pics, I will update when I have time to take better ones.

[someR1]

damn, that is a BEAUTY !!

When did you send in your packet, and when did it hit your door ?

[someR1]

based on below info, I'd say yours is a late 55 or early 56

5,488,247


to


5,793,847


Harrington & Richardson


1954 - 1956

[One78Shovel]

Very nice!

I ordered an H&R Service Grade last week. Requested GI wood, so here's hoping. Bought the H&R for my other son once I punch out. The SA Correct grade I have goes to the oldest.

Pass them on I say.

-178S

[Lifeon2whls]

damn, that is a BEAUTY !!

When did you send in your packet, and when did it hit your door ?

Mailed paperwork in on 8/13 - arrived this morning. Just over 3 weeks with the holiday.

[someR1]

Mailed paperwork in on 8/13 - arrived this morning. Just over 3 weeks with the holiday.

WOW ! That's quick !

I sent mine 8/28 so I hope they send it quickly like they did for you !

Beautiful gun

[Capybara]

Nice one. I have a '54 HRA that I bought from the CMP in the Spring, so much fun to shoot.

[jyo]

Really nice---enjoy!

[Falstaff]

Very nice looking m1. I just received a service grade a couple weeks ago, it has what appears to be a new stock that someone intentionally distressed. There are dents in several places that all appear the same shape, like it was struck with a chain or hammer a few times, not bad all, but still annoying. Your's DOES look equal to special, I got a special too, and you're right the only way you could tell them apart side by side is the new barrel they put on the specials.

[t0kie]

Very nice, congrats!

[MackMan]

Looks Good ! I also have a HRA service grade. Real fun to shoot !

[Lifeon2whls]

So now that I have it, does anyone suggest any treatments for the stock, or leave it as-is?

[Flintlock Tom]

So now that I have it, does anyone suggest any treatments for the stock, or leave it as-is?

If it's their standard replacement stock, you should add a couple coats of boiled linseed oil. If you want the "hard", semi-shiny look, scrub the oil in with 0000 steel wool. (along the grain)

[someR1]

So now that I have it, does anyone suggest any treatments for the stock, or leave it as-is?

That stock looks amazing. I wouldn't touch it !

[JLMXD]

I need to get one of these, they are so cool! Your gun looks amazing, im jelly.