Springfield M1 Garand .308 CMP Conversion Semi Auto Rifle Hard Case C&R

Sold For: $1807.89

LSB#: 201010LB48

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand .308 Conversion

Serial Number: 6081385

Year of Manufacture: 1955 to 1957. Barrel Date: January, 2012

Caliber: .308 Winchester (7.62x51mm)

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: There is no visible import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 6081385”
Trigger Group: D28290-12-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”– A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11” – A Springfield part (page 103).
Follower: “11” – Used by Springfield & Winchester (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “Z 12 B”, and “F 6528291” – Appears correct for the serial number range provided (page 29).
Op Rod: “D35382-9 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel: “CBI .308 11010457 1-10 01/12 4F” – A new production (Jan, 2012) Criterion barrel chambered in .308 Winchester with a 1 in 10 twist.
Bolt:“6528287-SA / A-10”- A Springfield part (page 53).
The stock and sights are described below.

Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches

Sights / Optics: 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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “W in a hexagon” on the edge.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The left side of the new production stock is marked with “boxed” a CMP cartouche containing “CMP / eagle holding arrows”.
The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows a few small scrapes. The bottom of the butt shows 2 small compression marks next to the buttplate. The wood shows a few other small handling marks. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to CMP Conversion

Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright near the muzzle.  The rifling is deep. There is no visible erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of -0.2 (negative 0.2).

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. Small scratches show through the new finish on the receiver.  The metal shows light scrapes, scuffs, & handling marks. The gas tube shows scratches & some thinning. The op rod shows an area of thinning below the wood. The trigger group and receiver legs show light scrapes under the wood. The right side of the receiver & front of the bolt show some thinning consistent with cycling the action. The markings are deep. 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 thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories:  The rifle comes in a green hard plastic case that is marked on both sides with “stars & stripes”, “CMP / www.theCMP.org”, the CMP seal “stars / eagle holding arrows”, and with other information. The interior of the case has foam pieces that show light soiling, compression, and a few small surface tears. The case has 4 latches and 3 reinforced locking holes. The case shows several small scrapes and scratches. It is in about Very Good Plus condition. The rifle comes with an M1 Garand owner’s manual. It shows light creasing & light discoloration. It is in about Fine condition.