WWII Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 SPRG Semi-Automatic U.S. Rifle MFD 1944
SOLD FOR: $1,200.00
LSB#: LSB250604CM012
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3025698
Year of Manufacture: July 1944. Barrel Date: January, 1955
Caliber: 30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: The bottom of the grip is marked with a circled P and a Crossed Cannons inspection mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3025698”
Trigger Group: “D28290-18-SA”- for Springfield
Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”– for Springfield
Safety: “C46015-9SA” – for Springfield
Follower: “12”
Receiver Leg: “I 72 A / D28291 34”, “7”
Op Rod: “35382 9 SA” – for Springfield
Barrel: “1-S-A-1-45” – for Springfield
Bolt: “66282287-SA / Z-4-B” – for Springfield
Barrel Length: 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. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two with “UP” and “DOWN” arrows along with “BATTLE / RANGE”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate has worn to white and shows light scratches and light wear. There are scratches, compressions, nicks, scrapes, and scuffs throughout the wood. There are a few chips but no significant damage. There is a small crack in the left side of the forend at the cap as well as another at rear. The LOP measures 13 1/8 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fair – Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original. The Op Rod may have been refinished.
Bore Condition: The grooves are light gray and the rifling is deep. There is minor erosion in the bore and some patina at the end of the muzzle in the grooves. There is scattered surface corrosion. The bore shows an M.E of 1.5 and a TE of 0.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 40% of its metal finish. Much of the finish has thinned, especially on the leading edges. The gas tube assembly shows thinning and light surface erosion. The receiver and bolt bolt show operational wear. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates 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 comes with a green nylon sling.
Our Assessment: The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as “the Garand” after its inventor, John Garand. The rifle would become the first standard-issue semi-automatic infantry rifle in the world. While some countries entered the war with limited issued semi-automatic rifles or developed such rifles during the war, America was the only nation to enter with its Army issuing autoloading rifles on a large scale. General Patton famously referred to the rifle as “the greatest battle implement ever devised”. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Interestingly, while many other weapons and military items would see production contracts sent out to otherwise non-related companies, during WWII production remained with Springfield Armory and Winchester. It was only after the war that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1944 and still retains all Springfield Armory parts. The rifle looks good and the bore is strong with minimal erosion. The rifle is in Good condition and will make for a great shooter or addition to a WWII military collection. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid! – L.S.
