Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1225

LSB#: 210721TS14

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 3162034

Year of Manufacture: August, 1944 (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s book, M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). No Barrel Date

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: There is no visible import mark.
The bottom rear of the gas tube is marked “PB” and the rear sight windage knob is marked “BME”. These are Italian marks.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3162034”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”– A Springfield part (page 98).
Trigger Guard: “C-46025-1-SA” -A Springfield part (page 92).
Safety: “SA-11 – A Springfield part (page 103).
Follower: “8” – A Springfield part (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “B 31 C ”, “S”, “136” in ink and “D 28291-35” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “D35382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel:  “7” and with a WInchester “PW in an oval” proof – A Winchester part (page 63 – 64).
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / D-17” – 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 and “BME”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two.

Stock Configuration & Condition: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 refinished buttplate has surface erosion showing through the finish. It also shows scrapes. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches and compression marks which have been oiled over. Some have damaged or removed portions of the surface wood. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are dark. The rifling is well defined; shallow at the muzzle. There is erosion in the grooves and near the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of greater than 5. Our gauge tops out at 5. The throat shows a T.E. of 5.5.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish as refinished. The underside of the receiver has surface erosion showing through the new finish. The receiver has areas of pin prick surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows scuffs, light scrapes and some small scratches. The right side of the receiver and front of the bolt show light thinning consistent with cycling. The markings on the metal are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.

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: Cleaning gear is stored in the butt. The gear includes a  4 piece cleaning rod & loop, grease pot, plastic oiler, and a combination tool. The items show soiling and scrapes. They are in about Very Good overall condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1944. At some point the rifle was rebuilt using Springfield parts, a Winchester barrel and a couple of small Italian parts. The rifle has been refinished so it looks good and should be fun to shoot.