WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle June 1945 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,525.00
LSB#: LSB260430DE009
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3867847
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: June 1945. Barrel Date May 1945.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3867847”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-18-SA”- Springfield Armory
Hammer: “C46008- SA”- Springfield Armory
Safety: “SA-11”
Receiver Leg: “Z 3 A Z D 28291 35”
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA”
Barrel: “3 S A 5 45 P” – Springfield
Follower- “12”
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / A-10”
Gas Plug “T”
Windage knob is a lock bar style marked “LEFT” twice with arrows
Elevation Knob is marked “BATTLE RANGE /UP/ DOWN”.
Stock: There are two “P” acceptance marks on the grip, and the left flank is stamped “AN” for Anniston Army Depot. There is also a faint “SA NFR” stamp with an ordnance wheel. Springfield Armory Norman F. Ramsey.
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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a traditional Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal butt plate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13”. The wood shows scratches, compressions, nicks, dents, and rub marks scattered throughout. There are chips missing from the left side of the stock at the receiver, the grip, near the trigger guard on the left side, and around the bottom metal. The forward handguard has a crack forming on the top. The butt plate has lost its finish, turned brown with age and developed surface oxidation. The door spring is strong. The storage compartment retains the cleaning rod and pouch. Overall the stock set is in Fair+-Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is well defined. There is minor visible pitting in the grooves and some minor visible erosion on the lands. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat erosion of 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The bottom metal and the trigger guard show surface rust freckling. The edges of the trigger guard, receiver, gas lock, plug, muzzle and front sight show finish thinning. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The metal shows some discoloration from age. The action is mostly smooth. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good-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 a canvas sling, the cleaning tools listed above, manual and yellow chamber flag.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in June 1945, during the closing months of World War II, and is fitted with its original Springfield Armory barrel dated May 1945. By this point, the M1 Garand had firmly established itself as America’s standard battle rifle, earning a reputation for unmatched reliability, ruggedness, and firepower on battlefields across Europe and the Pacific. This example appears to retain all original Springfield Armory components, making it an especially desirable late-war rifle for collectors. It also features the desirable lock-bar rear sight, a characteristic found on World War II production Garands before later postwar sight updates.
The stock tells the story of the rifle’s long military service. It bears an “AN” rebuild stamp from Anniston Army Depot, indicating the rifle passed through that arsenal for inspection or refurbishment after its wartime service. Also visible is a faint “SA NFR” cartouche with the crossed ordnance wheel, denoting original acceptance at Springfield Armory under Norman F. Ramsey, the commanding officer responsible for Springfield’s inspection program during the latter part of World War II. The combination of its original May 1945 barrel, predominantly Springfield components, desirable lock-bar sight, and stock markings makes this Garand a fascinating example that reflects both its wartime manufacture and its continued service in the U.S. military. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.