Post-War Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto CMP Rifle 1955 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,425.00

LSB#: LSB250802TS090

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 5860073

Year of Manufacture: Receiver circa 1955, Barrel date 4-55

Caliber: 30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5860073”

Trigger Group: “6528290-SA” 

Hammer: “SA D5546008”

Safety: “SA-11”

Follower: No markings. 

Receiver Leg: “T 1 F 6528291” 

Op Rod: “6535382 SA”  

Barrel: “T SA P F6535448  4 55 MD 50 P M” and a DOD cartouche that has been stamped over.   

Bolt: “6528287-SA  A15”

Gas Plug: “o”

The left side of the stock is marked with a CMP cartouche. 

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:  This CMP replacement stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal butt plate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The butt plate has retained its finish and the checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. As this is a replacement stock the wood shows very few minor compressions and surface level lines. There are no visible chips or cracks. The most notable mark is the compression on the left flank just above the bottom metal. Overall the wood is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition.  

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished  

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. The bore shows no visible pitting or fouling. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1, with a throat erosion of 1+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.    

Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The surface shows some minor lines and handling wear with no real notable marks. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show some minor rub wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Excellent 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: None.     

Our Assessment: The Springfield M1 Garand was developed in the 1930s and became the U.S. Army’s standard semi-automatic service rifle through World War II and Korea, prized for its robust gas-operated action, eight-round en-bloc clip feeding and battlefield reliability. Its role as the first widely issued semi-automatic infantry rifle gave American troops a significant firepower advantage, and the Garand remains an iconic, historically important military rifle celebrated by shooters and collectors alike.

This example was manufactured in 1955 and wears a correctly dated 4-55 barrel. It has a CMP replacement stock and has been professionally refinished; the bore is in excellent condition, graded 9.75/10, and the rifle’s overall condition is Excellent. Straightforward, service-correct, and shooter-ready, this M1 Garand pairs collectible postwar production with an outstanding bore and presentation suitable for both range use and any M1 or WW2 collection. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.