Springfield M1 Garand Navy MK2 MOD1 7.62×51 NATO Semi Auto Rifle C&R

SOLD FOR: $3075.88

LSB#: 210419MB53

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand Navy MK2 MOD 1 (Mark 2 Model 1). An M1 Garand converted to 7.62 NATO by the installation of a Military contract 7.62x51mm barrel.

Serial Number: 3088984

Year of Manufacture: August, 1944. (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: June, 1965

Caliber: 7.62 NATO (7.62x51mm or .308 Winchester)

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:  There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3088984”
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”- A Harrington & Richardson part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “HRA C5546008”– A Harrington & Richardson part (page 98).
Safety: “HRA” – A Harrington & Richardson part (page 103).
Follower: “13” – Used by Springfield & Winchester (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “A 5 7B 2 9 C”, “T” and “D 28291 35” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “6535382 HRA” – A Harrington & Richardson part (page 71).
Bolt: “6528287-SA / Z-4-B” – A Springfield part (page 53).
Barrel:“SA 11010457”, “6 65 BU18”, “P”, “M”, with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp, “7.62 MM”, “H&R” and “7.62 NATO”– A Springfield barrel (pages 61-63) chambered in 7.62 NATO and installed by Harrington & Richardson. For more detailed information on the markings see page 582 of Bruce Canfield’s book, The M1 Garand Rifle.
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 and “BME”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “WC E”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a faded Defense “eagle” acceptance stamp.
The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The refinished butttplate has small scratches and pin prick surface erosion shows through the new finish. The wood shows various scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Most of the 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 to Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild

Bore Condition: The bore is bright; semi bright near the muzzle. The rifling is deep. There is no erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.9.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The metal shows scuffs, light scrapes and a few small scratches. The right side of the receiver shows light thinning consistent with cycling. The markings on the metal are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about 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: None

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand Navy was originally produced back in 1944 as a standard M1 Garand. It was later converted to M1 Garand Navy MK2 MOD1 configuration by the installation of a Military contract 7.62 NATO barrel. The conversion was done by Harrington & Richardson so the Springfield barrel is appropriately marked “H&R”. Springfield marked the new barrels “7.62” during production and Harrington & Richardson marked the barrels “7.62” during the conversion.
This M1 Garand looks great and has a strong bright borre. This is a Rare M1 Garand that will add nicely to a Military collection.