Post WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1954
SOLD FOR: $1,425.00
LSB#: LSB250828LA026
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5374629
Year of Manufacture: 1954. Barrel Date: June 1954
Caliber: 30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5374629”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”
Safety: Unmarked
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “A 5 9 F 6528291”
Op Rod: “6535382 SA”
Barrel: “T P SA F6535448 6 54 MD 41 P P” and a DOD cartouche.
Bolt: “6528287-SA A-14”
Gas Plug: “P O”
The stock: The toe of the butt is marked “95”.
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 “NIC”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood 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 LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions of various sizes, lines, small chips, and nicks scattered throughout. There are no visible cracks. The butt plate has semi-sharp checkering and a strong door spring. The butt plate shows rub wear with surface rust forming around the edges. The butt plate has turned green with age and lost some of its finish. Overall the stock set is in about Good-Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling well defined. There is minor pitting scattered throughout the bore mainly on the lands. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1.5 and a throat erosion of 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The metal surfaces have turned green with age showing minor surface wear. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show minor rub wear. The majority of the finish loss shows on the trigger group and leading edges of the metal. The charging handle shows some minor surface rust forming as does the flank of the op-rod. The action is very smooth. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about 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: None.
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”. The rifle was chambered in .30-06 Springfield, a powerful and effective cartridge that provided good range and stopping power. It featured an eight-round en-bloc clip, which was inserted into the rifle’s internal magazine. When the last round was fired, the clip would automatically eject with a distinctive “ping,” signaling to the shooter that it was time to reload. 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. Today, the M1 Garand remains a popular choice among collectors, shooters, and enthusiasts, prized for its historical significance, engineering excellence, and timeless design. Its legacy continues to endure as a symbol of American military prowess and technological advancement. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
