IHC garand

smokedog · Aug 24, 2015

I have one sitting in the safe and am thinking about selling . It just takes up space and I will probably only take it out to shoot one time. I have others I really like shooting. Is the IHC something I should just hold on to for an investment or let it go for something I would shoot. I really want to shoot what I have and just don't know about this one. Will the value go up?
Just safe cleaning today and arranging things for space and contemplating things.

cdstraw · Aug 24, 2015

In general the IHC Garand is the most desirable/collectable of the four different manufacturers of the M-1 Garand.

Winchester
Springfield
H&R (Harrington & Richardson)
IHC (International Harvester Corp)

I'm sure if you posted pics/detailed info about your Garand... Some of us Garand collectors could give you a very nice offer $$$!

Blacksmith101 · Aug 24, 2015

Just wait until CMP runs out of Garands, won't be long now, and the price of all types will take a big jump.

Orlando · Aug 24, 2015

cdstraw said:
In general the IHC Garand is the most desirable/collectable of the four different manufacturers of the M-1 Garand.

Winchester
Springfield
H&R (Harrington & Richardson)
IHC (International Harvester Corp)

I'm sure if you posted pics/detailed info about your Garand... Some of us Garand collectors could give you a very nice offer $$$!

Not entirely true. A all correct WRA or a correct early WWII SA would be more desireable

To the OP, while a IHC is somewhat collectable "if" original or correct shooting it wont hurt the value any

somd_mustangs · Aug 24, 2015

Orlando said:
Not entirely true. A all correct WRA or a correct early WWII SA would be more desirable

I started to type that a while ago but didn't want to step on toes since I'm not a Garand guy and tend to see things thru my WW2 collector goggles

Threeband · Aug 24, 2015

Blacksmith101 said:
Just wait until CMP runs out of Garands, won't be long now, and the price of all types will take a big jump.

Two more years.

somd_mustangs · Aug 24, 2015

Blacksmith101 said:
Just wait until CMP runs out of Garands, won't be long now, and the price of all types will take a big jump.

Threeband said:
Two more years.

The way folks were gobbling them up on here, maybe sooner?

Oldcarjunkie · Aug 24, 2015

smokedog said:
I have one sitting in the safe and am thinking about selling . It just takes up space and I will probably only take it out to shoot one time. I have others I really like shooting. Is the IHC something I should just hold on to for an investment or let it go for something I would shoot. I really want to shoot what I have and just don't know about this one. Will the value go up?
Just safe cleaning today and arranging things for space and contemplating things.

Id have interest in it if you are going to sell it. I really want one for my collection.

Blacksmith101 · Aug 24, 2015

Threeband said:
Two more years.

IIRC Orest said three years worth two years ago. You could look it up on the CMP forum. But they are down to luck of the draw on manufacturer now so unless something unforeseen happens I think Garands are going to go the same way as '03 Springfields, Enfields, M1 Carbines, .22 target rifles. .22 Kimbers, etc. Well all good things must come to an end.

Anyone who has not gotten a Garand but is thinking about it don't wait too long.
http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/

Threeband · Aug 24, 2015

It's always two more years.

good guy 176 · Aug 24, 2015

I have an IHC for sale on GunBroker...see auction #501943506. Going to add an IHC trigger housing, IHC hammer and IHC op rod to it later this week. IHC sales have been soft recently and I think it's because of the 2014-15 CMP releases of IHCs. I have purchased three of those IHC rifles from disgruntled buyers who were not happy with their CMP purchases. I have owned 31 IHCs since 2002, and I've sold a third of mine since 2011.

Lew--Ranger63 & Good Guy 176 (a trusty deHavilland Beaver that I flew out of Nha Trang and around much of II Corps, 1966-67).

SKIP · Aug 25, 2015

good guy 176 said:
Lew--Ranger63 & Good Guy 176 (a trusty deHavilland Beaver that I flew out of Nha Trang and around much of II Corps, 1966-67).

The photo should bring back memories. It is Nha Trang airbase. I helped train Vietnamese paratroopers with the 5th Special forces. We jumped from WWII C-47 transports in the background. In the third photo you can see Army Caribous. The only beavers I saw were down town. :lol2:

somd_mustangs · Aug 25, 2015

Very cool pics!

It's hard to fathom just how big the Spad is until you see a single-seater with a pilot in it
(or stand next to one).

Lou45 · Aug 25, 2015

SKIP said:
The photo should bring back memories. It is Nha Trang airbase. I helped train Vietnamese paratroopers with the 5th Special forces. We jumped from WWII C-47 transports in the background. In the third photo you can see Army Caribous. The only beavers I saw were down town.

Those pics, at least the ones with the 'Boos in them bring back some memories.

rico903 · Aug 26, 2015

good guy 176 said:
I have an IHC for sale on GunBroker...see auction #501943506. Going to add an IHC trigger housing, IHC hammer and IHC op rod to it later this week. IHC sales have been soft recently and I think it's because of the 2014-15 CMP releases of IHCs. I have purchased three of those IHC rifles from disgruntled buyers who were not happy with their CMP purchases. I have owned 31 IHCs since 2002, and I've sold a third of mine since 2011.

Lew--Ranger63 & Good Guy 176 (a trusty deHavilland Beaver that I flew out of Nha Trang and around much of II Corps, 1966-67).

Number doesn't work for me. What's your user name?

somd_mustangs · Aug 26, 2015

Worked for me. Paste "501943506" into the main "Search For" field at top of the screen.

smokedog · Aug 29, 2015

Heres a picture of the one going to the classifieds soon.

Orlando · Aug 30, 2015

To get top dollar you need to know exactly what you have. Not all IHC parts are stamped with IHC. They may have letter codes or other identiying characteristics. If you want help PM me

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