Winchester M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle NM Sight Muzzle Break C&R

SOLD FOR: $1075

LSB#: 210309RB01

Make: Winchester

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 1376164

Year of Manufacture: August, 1943 (page 186 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: January, 1944

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “CENTURY ARMS INC ST ALBANS VT”.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 1376164”
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 W.R.A.” – A Winchester part (page 92).
Hammer: “C46008-8 SA”– A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11” –A Springfield part  (page 104).
Follower: “13” – Used by Winchester and Springfield (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “D 28291-2” –Correct for the Winchester serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “D35382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel: “3-S-A-1-44 – A Springfield part (pages 61-63).
Bolt: “D28287-2SA / RE2” – A Springfield part (page 53).
The stock and sights are described below.

Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches

Sights / Optics: The left side of the front sight is marked “NM / 062”. The National Match 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 “UP arrow DOWN arrow / BATTLE triangle RANGE”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The semi gloss finished 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 refinihsed buttplate has several small scratches and pin prick surface erosion showing through the finish. The wood shows light scrapes, thin scratches and small compression marks. The most prominent marks are under the right side of the receiver. 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: Blue

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright. The front third of the bore is light grey. The rifling is deep. The front third of the bore shows fouling and erosion in the grooves. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 2. The throat shows a T.E. of 4.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its metal finish as refinished. The receiver has surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches and small handling marks. The gas tube shows moderate thinning. The rear sight cover shows a freckling of oxidation. The right side of the receiver and front of the bolt show thinning consistent with cycling. The receiver markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None

Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Garand was made back in 1943. After WWII this Garand served in a U.S. friendly country and was eventually sent back to the U.S. for sales to the civilian market. The import mark is on the barrel. This is a 78 year old wartime Military rifle that may have served in 2 different conflicts. This rifle has seen some use, but both the metal and wood have been refinished so it looks good. The rifle has a muzzle break and National Match front sight installed so it should keep you happy at the range.