Breda Italy M1 Garand Danish FKF .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1955 C&ROur Assessment: The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as "the Garand" after its inventor, John Garand. The rifle would become the first standard-issue semi-automatic infantry rifle in the world. While some countries entered the war with limited issued semi-automatic rifles or developed such rifles during the war, America was the only nation to enter with its Army issuing autoloading rifles on a large scale. General Patton famously referred to the rifle as " the greatest battle implement ever devised" . Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. This M1 Garand was made by Breda of Italy as a contract M1 Garand for the Danish Military in 1955. The rifle has deep markings on the metal that include a Danish "crown / FKF" mark on the receiver and Breda markings on the receiver, barrel, and other parts. This M1 Garand is in Very Good Plus to Fine condition. The rifle looks impressive and has a strong bright bore.
Make: Breda of Italy. A Danish contract Rifle.
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: BMR7779
Year of Manufacture: 1955
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Semi Automatic Rifle
Markings: There is no import mark. Receiver: "BREDA / MECCANICA ROMANA / ITALIA" and "crown / FKF / Nr / BMR 7779"Trigger Group: "D28290 BMB" Trigger Guard: "BMB" Hammer: "C46008 BMB" Safety: "BMB" Follower: unmarked Receiver Leg: "B.M.R. / D.6528291"Op Rod: unmarked Barrel: "B.SID.51 1955" Bolt: "D-28287 / BMB" Gas Tube: "BMB" Clip Latch: "BMB" The stock and sights are described below.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: The right front sight wing, right rear sight wing, and the windage knob are each marked "BMB" . The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The left side of the butt is marked "BMR" and with the last 4 digits of the serial number. The buttplate is marked "BMB" .The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows moderate wear. The wood shows scattered scrapes & scratches. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore has deep rifling. The muzzle and grooves are semi-bright. The bore shows fouling and oxidation in the grooves. The fouling should clean up some. The muzzle shows an M.E. of 0.8. The throat shows a T.E. of 1.2. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 95% of its finish. The gas tube has been refinished in gun paint. The metal shows scuffs, small scrapes, and light thinning on the leading edges. The action shows operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with a sling and a small plastic oiler tube.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: NO
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