Springfield CMP M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1955 1 of 6,152

SOLD FOR: $1,400.00

LSB#: WY250326KE001

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 5799515

Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1955, barrel date February 1955 sold by the CMP as Field Grade in 2013. 

Caliber: 30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5799515”

Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”

Hammer: “SA D5546008”

Safety: “SA 11” 

Follower: Unmarked 

Receiver Leg: “A 5 3  F6528291”      

Op Rod: “6535382 SA”

Barrel: “T U SA F6535448  2 55 A217B P M P” with the DOD cartouche.  

The gas plug: “PO”

Bolt: “6528287-SA  A15” 

Stock: The stock is marked with a circle “P” acceptance mark on the grip. The left side in front of the wrist has the DOD Eagle with Stars cartouche. The bottom of the pommel is marked “36” in white paint.  

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 “DRC. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “NHC”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows the usual scattered marks, lines and compressions. There are some areas of discoloration in the finish. There is one small chip in the stock just in front of the floor plate. There are no visible cracks. The metal buttplate has lost its finish, has semi-sharp checkering and shows scratches and scuffs around the edges. There is some minor surface oxidation present. Overall the stock set is in Very Good condition.   

Type of Finish:  Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There are some minor lines from use. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 1.5 and a throat erosion of about 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.25/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 92% of its metal finish. The barrel, gas tube, trigger guard edges and front sight show minor lines and finish loss from age. Most of the surface has turned brown with age. The bolt shows minor finish loss on the friction surfaces. The receiver group and bolt show very little wear and no notable marks. The surfaces of the receiver are starting to develop oxidation freckles. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Good+ 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: This rifle includes the manual, paperwork, and Certificate of authenticity from the CMP.   

Our Assessment: This M1 Garand made in 1955 is a significant piece of American military history, as it represents one of the last years of production for this iconic battle rifle, which served extensively during World War II and the Korean War.  The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), which sells surplus military rifles to qualified U.S. citizens, offered this specific M1 Garand in 2013. This rifle was most likely sold as a field grade. Field Grade rifles are typically sold in “as-is” condition and are functional but show moderate wear, both mechanically and cosmetically. This level of grading often includes rifles that may have some pitting, worn finishes, or mismatched parts, though they remain serviceable and shootable. This example shows very little wear in the barrel and cosmetically is in Good+ condition with the authentic aged look, all original parts and minor external wear. The owner asserts “ you are bidding on an absolutely beautiful and rare, 100% original and correct 5.7mil serial range Springfield Armory Garand” to explain the rarity of this rifle “There are approximately 100,000 Springfield Garands in the 6 million serial number range, but there are only 6,152 Springfield Garands in the 5.7 million range and THIS IS ONE OF THEM”. Making this rifle a member of one of the rarest subgroups of M1 Garands. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.