WWII Springfield M1 Garand US .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1942 C&R
SOLD FOR: $905
WOA#: WY230516WW003
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 827656
Year of Manufacture: July-August 1942
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 / 827656”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA ”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-1H RA”
Safety: “SA-11” – A Springfield part.
Follower & Slide: Unmarked
Receiver Leg: “ D 28291-17” – Correct for the Springfield serial number.
Op Rod: “D35382 SA” – A Springfield
Barrel: The barrel marking is too eroded to read.
Bolt:“D28287 I2SA W98 – A Springfield Part
The stock and sights are described below.
Barrel Length: Approximately 18 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 “UP DOWN BATTLE RANGE” with arrows.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a traditional pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, and a rubber buttplate. The wood has been oiled. The LOP measures 13.75 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. The stock has been cut back along with the front nose cap and the top handguard has been replaced with an M14 composite handguard.
Type of Finish: Parkerized Phosphate
Finish Originality: Refurbished
Bore Condition: The grooves are semi bright and the rifling is worn and shallow. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows previous surface erosion on the barrel and receiver as well as some of the other small parts. The metal shows other handling marks. The receiver and bolt show light operational wear. The markings are shallow. Overall, this rifle rates in about Good condition as refurbished with some original era correct Springfield parts
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 comes with a Springfield Armory leather sling. The sling is in Very Good condition with strong fittings and pliable leather. There are no rips or tears.
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 the war 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 originally made in 1942 and retains some Springfield original parts. This rifle has been refurbished and the stock cut to receiver an M14 composite handguard. The mechanics all function correctly and this should still make a good WWII collectable piece or range day gun. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid!