WWII US U.S. Springfield M1 M-1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1742.17
LSB#: 211120HM13
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 1578717
Year of Manufacture: May, 1943 (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: February, 1955
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1578717”
Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “SA D5546008”– A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: “F” – An International Harvester part (page 104).
Follower: “8” – A Springfield part (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “0 3 1 B diamond” and “D 28291 27” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 30)
Op Rod: “6535382 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel:“SA F6535448 2 55 A217B”, “P”, “M” and with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp – A Springfield part (page 63 – 64).
Bolt: “6528287-HRA / .U.” – A Harrington & Richradson part (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 and “SA”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “F Z R”.
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 Defense “eagle” acceptance stamp. These markings appear to have been restamped.
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. We found cleaning tools in the butt. The refinished buttplate shows light scrapes. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. The most prominent marks are under the left 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 overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The lands are bright, the grooves are semi bright, and the rifling is deep. There is no erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.3. The throat shows a T.E. of 1.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish as refinished. The bottom rear of the receiver has surface erosion showing through the new finish. The gas tube assembly shows scrapes, scratches, and thinning. The trigger guard shows scrapes. The remaining metal shows scuffs & handling marks. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as refinished.
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 with a leather sling. The marking on the bottom is faded. It contains “BOYT / 1918”. It shows scrapes, discoloration, creasing, and surface cracking at the sling loops. The metal shows scrapes. It is in about Good condition. Cleaning gear is stored in the butt. It includes a combination tool, small plastic oiler, and a 4 piece cleaning rod & loop. The combination tool and cleaning rods show scuffs and light scrapes. The oiler tube has grease stored in one side and oil stored in the other. It shows scuffs and soiling. The cleaning rods come in a green nylon pouch that shows soiling. These items are in about Very Good Plus condition.
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”. 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 WWII that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1943. It has since been refinished & rebuilt. The rifle looks great for its age. It now uses a mix of Springfield and USGI parts including a 1955 dated Springfield barrel. The rifle has a strong bright bore as well as deep markings on the metal. This WWII M1 Garand should do well out at the range. Good luck.