US Springfield M1 Garand 30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle Receiver Made Jan 1941 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,526.00

LSB#: LSB250526FG006

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 173780

Year of Manufacture: Receiver January 1941, Barrel Date 5-1945

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 173780”.

Trigger Group: “D28290-18-SA”- Springfield Armory

Hammer: “SA C 5546008”- Springfield Armory

Safety: Unmarked  

Receiver Leg: “J 6 A S D 28291-3 SA” 

Op Rod: “D35382 SA”

Barrel: “1-S-A-5-45” with several proof and punch marks. Springfield Armory Barrel.  

Follower- “12”   

Bolt: “D28287-19SA A-9” with the diamond.   

Gas Plug “P”

Stock: The front of the grip has two circle “P” acceptance stamps. The left flank of the butt has a Rock Island Arsenal stamp “RIA EB”. The left flank just in front of the wrist has a faint ordnance wheel and a Springfield Arsenal stamp with only the “SA” being legible.  

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 with “Left” twice and two arrows with “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2 and “NHC”.    

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. The wood shows scattered lines, scuffs and compressions throughout. There are several small chips missing from the edges of the wood throughout the stock set. There are no visible cracks. The butt plate has been refinished and shows scuffs and rub wear around the edges under the refinish. The door spring is strong. Overall the wood is in Very Good+ condition.   

Type of Finish: Parkerized.

Finish Originality: Original.  

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is very well defined. There is very minor visible pitting/erosion on the lands throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat of 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The receiver and bolt have turned green with oil and age. There is finish thinning on the edges of the metal scattered throughout. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show minor rub wear. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very 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 canvas sling.    

Our Assessment: This Springfield M1 Garand made in January 1941 falls into the very early production range, as mass issue of the rifle to U.S. forces had only just begun. By mid-1941, the M1 was being distributed more widely to the Army, replacing the M1903 Springfield as the standard service rifle. This example has a replacement Springfield barrel dated May 1945, indicating an arsenal rework late in World War II. The stock bears the “RIA EB” marking, showing it went through Rock Island Arsenal refurbishment under inspector Elmer Bjerke, a common occurrence as rifles were updated and reissued.

The M1 Garand was famously praised by General George S. Patton, who called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, the semi-automatic design gave American troops a distinct firepower advantage over enemy forces still armed largely with bolt-action rifles. With over 5.4 million produced during World War II, the Garand became an iconic U.S. service rifle. This example, with its early receiver, wartime replacement barrel, and arsenal stamped stock, represents both the beginning of production and the extensive service life these rifles experienced through multiple rebuilds and upgrades. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.