WWII Winchester CMP M1 Garand Service Grade .30-06 Rifle MFD July 1942

SOLD FOR: $1,675.00

LSB#: WY250328MS001

Make: Winchester 

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 1210594

Year of Manufacture: July 1942 sold by the CMP in 2017

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, 8 round en bloc clip fed

Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER/ TRADEMARK / 1210594”
Receiver Bottom: “ZP”. 

Trigger Group: “D28290-1-SA” 
Hammer: “C46008-2 SA”
Safety: “C46015-4SA”

Trigger Guard: “C46025-1SA”
Follower: “12”
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2”  
Op Rod: “7790722 SA”  
Barrel: “WP” 
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.”

Stock: This replacement stock is marked with the CMP cartouche. There is an illegible mark on the inside of the forend written in black ink.  

Gas Plug: “BMB P”

Barrel Length: Approximately 24”

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

Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, double sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. This new production CMP stock shows a few compressions and some surface level lines. There is one very small chip at the top of the heel next to the buttplate. The buttplate shows almost no signs of wear. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ condition.   

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original.   

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is well defined. There is some light erosion present throughout with some minor pitting. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2 and a throat erosion of 2+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.25/10.   

Overall Condition: The rifle retains 98% of its metal finish. There is finish loss from the gas plug, gas lock, and edges of the front sight wings. The trigger guard shows minimal finish loss. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show some minor finish loss.   The action is smooth, the markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good to Very Good+ condition.    

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a CMP Grading tag, CMP hard case, Certificate of Authenticity, and original shipping receipt.     

Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Garand, manufactured in July of 1942, is a classic example of the iconic American battle rifle that served with distinction in World War II. Sold by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in 2017 as a Service Grade rifle, it features a muzzle reading of 2 and throat erosion of 2, indicating good bore condition for its age. The rifle is in “correct” for Service Grade condition meaning parts are serviceable but not necessarily original to each other, it is outfitted with a CMP replacement walnut stock, offering fresh durability while preserving the rifle’s battlefield heritage.

The M1 Garand, designed by John C. Garand and officially adopted by the U.S. military in 1936, was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle used by any nation’s infantry. Firing the powerful .30-06 Springfield cartridge and fed from an 8 round en-bloc clip, it provided American troops with a significant advantage in rate of fire over the bolt-action rifles used by enemy forces. General George S. Patton famously called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” a testament to its effectiveness in combat. Winchester was one of only two commercial firms contracted to produce M1s during the war, and their rifles are highly regarded by collectors and shooters alike. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.