Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle CMP Hard Case C&R
Sold For: $1390
LSB#: 201010LB32
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 2552423
Year of Manufacture: February, 1944. Barrel Date: April, 1951
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no visible import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2552423”
Trigger Group: D28290-12-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Trigger Guard:”C-46025-1-SA” – A steel milled Springfield part (page 92).
Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”– A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11” – A Springfield part (page 103).
Follower: “12” – A Springfield part (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “0 6 1 C diamond”, “44”, and “D 28291 32” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “D35382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel: “S-A-4-51” – A Springfield part (pages 63 – 65).
Bolt:“6528287 HRA / .U.”- A Harrington & Richardson (HRA) bolt made by Underwood (page 53).
The stock and sights are described below.
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. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “NI C” on the edge.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the grip is marked with 2 “P” proofs. The top of the butt is marked “G / 31” in white paint. The left side and bottom of the butt are each marked with an “RA” stamping. These are Arsenal Rebuild stampings from the Raritan Arsenal (page 135).
The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows some scrapes. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many of these marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. These marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to Arsenal Rebuild
Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright near the muzzle. The rifling is deep. There is no visible erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 1. The throat shows a T.E. of 2.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. Small scratches show through the new finish on the receiver. The metal shows light scrapes, scuffs, & handling marks. The gas tube shows scratches & some thinning. The op rod shows an area of thinning below the wood. The trigger group and receiver legs show light scrapes under the wood. The right side of the receiver & front of the bolt show some thinning consistent with cycling the action. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine 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: The rifle comes in a green hard plastic case that is marked on both sides with “stars & stripes”, “CMP / www.theCMP.org”, the CMP seal “stars / eagle holding arrows”, and with other information. The interior of the case has foam pieces that show light soiling, compression, and a few small surface tears. The case has 4 latches and 3 reinforced locking holes. The case shows several small scrapes and scratches. It is in about Very Good Plus condition. The rifle comes with an M1 Garand owner’s manual. It shows light creasing & light discoloration. It is in about Fine condition.