SCARCE "GAP LETTER" INTERNATIONAL HARVESTER M1

GARAND SEMI AUTO RIFLE.Cal. 30-06. S# 5211254. Bbl. 24" Springfield 3-63 dated. Muzzle gauges 1 & throat less than 1. Blade front sight with protective ears. T105E1 rear sight. Bolt, op-rod, stock, trigger parts, rear sight adjustments & gas plug all "IHC" marked. Scarce "Gap Letter" receiver IHC Garand. Arsenal rework parkerized finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & canvas sling. Left side of stock has crisp "DOD eagle" cartouche. Underside of wrist has crisp circled "P" firing proof. Right side of butt has two rack numbers. CONDITION: stock set appears arsenal reworked with a couple small light chips, scattered dings, scratches & handling marks. Metal retains 93% arsenal reparkerized finish with some finished over pitting, edge wear & handling marks. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: From an Esteemed & Refined Private German Military Collection. (26-3946/MJC). CURIO. $3000-4500.