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John C. Garand’s personal M1 is a beautiful piece of military history. (Photo: Rock Island Auction Company<\/em>)<\/p><\/div>\n

In 1936 John C. Garand transferred the rights to the M1 Garand to the U.S. government. His invention would go on to serve American GI\u2019s faithfully as they fought to protect freedom and democracy around the world, but the inventor never received any compensation beyond his standard government salary.<\/p>\n

He refused numerous and substantial offers from foreign governments and arms companies for the rights to his design, but upon his retirement he accepted the one millionth M1 Garand as a token of his nation\u2019s appreciation.<\/p>\n

That rifle sold last week for $287,500 through the Rock Island Auction Company<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u201cThere have been very few firearms belong to historic figures that perfectly encompass what those individuals accomplished in life,\u201d says Joel Kolander, a Rock Island representative in a promotional video. \u201cThis rifle is more than the greatest battle implement ever devised. It\u2019s more than an invention used to protect democracy, as Garand himself put it. This is the legacy of a man who selflessly helped the nation he loved. The rifle that he gave his nation is the rifle his nation gave him.\u201d<\/p>\n

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(Photo: RIA<\/em>)<\/p><\/div>\n

The firearm bears the serial number 1,000,000 and has remained in perfect condition since its manufacture in 1942. It was placed in storage for over a decade and presented to Garand when he retired from a 34-year career at Springfield Armory.<\/p>\n

It was acquired by then-NRA President Allen Cors in 2003, who recently decided to sell the piece at RIA\u2019s September Premier event.<\/p>\n

Rock Island describes the rifle as \u201cthe apex of any advanced M1 Garand rifle collection or any high end martial arms collection.\u201d It features all correct parts and is fitted in \u201cthe most beautiful, highly figured, regular production M1 Garand stock and handguard sets we have ever seen,\u201d according to RIA. The package also comes with its original inscribed walnut presentation case, a presentation silver plated clip, and eight gold-plated dummy cartridges.<\/p>\n

It also comes with a $1.00 check and a letter from Dorothy Jerome of Helena, Montana, who wished to contribute to Garand\u2019s \u201cshare of what is due\u2026 for his invention of the M1.\u201d Garand never cashed the check.<\/p>\n

The M1 Garand is one of history\u2019s most famous battle rifles. Americans (and their allies) used M1s throughout WWII as well as during the Korean and Vietnam wars. General\u00a0George S. Patton\u00a0famously called it \u201cthe greatest battle implement ever devised,\u201d and the rifles remain highly collectible.<\/p>\n

Fortunately for the Average Joe, most don\u2019t sell for $287,500. The average price has increased in recent years, though they can still be found for around $1,000<\/a>\u00a0on GunsAmerica.<\/p>\n

***Buy and Sell on GunsAmerica!<\/a>***<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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