Post WW2 Springfield M1-D M1 Garand Sniper .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle 1954 C&R
SOLD FOR: $3,358.00
LSB#: WY250203KB002
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand M1-D Sniper
Serial Number: 4357686
Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1954, Barrel Date 2-1952. This barrel has the correct barrel date as almost all M1-D barrels are from 1952 early 1953. The barrel also has the correct drawing number in the correct location.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 4357686”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”.
Hammer: “C46008 7 SA”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: unmarked.
Receiver Leg: “A50A D 6528291 43” with a Diamond stamp.
Op Rod: “D35382 SA”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA / W9B 2955”.
Barrel: “P P S-A-2-52”. The top of the barrel under the handguard is marked “MM D7212555 A163” and a small ordnance wheel. Which is correct for an M1D barrel made before fall 1952.
The muzzle device is marked “1005-50-726-6434”
Stock: The grip is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp. The bottom of the pommel is marked with a “G”.
The Leather cheek piece is marked “MRT 3-59”
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 set between protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked “2-12” and “ISS”.
The M84 scope is marked “TELESCOPE / M84 / SERIAL NO 163”. The covered turrets are marked 0-9 for elevation and L/R 0-20 in increments of 5 for windage. The scope uses a tapered post vertical reticle. The sight picture is very clear. The knobs turn with positive clicks and the sunshade is still functional. The left side of the tube is marked “FKF NR 1088352”. The rubber on the eye piece is still semi-pliable. The scope shows some minor marks and lines on the exterior. The top cover for the elevation knob is slightly bent. Overall the scope is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking loop and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock also has the leather cheekpiece that positions the shooter’s head for the offset scope. The wood shows scattered lines and compressions throughout. The left lower edge of the upper handguard shows a chip. There is also a chip in the left edge of the upper rim of the stock and one near the right edge of the bottom metal. There are no visible cracks. The metal buttplate had worn checkering and rub marks around the edges. The door spring is strong. The forward sling loop has had a brass nut added to it. Overall the furniture on this rifle is in about Very Good + condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There are a few small patches of pitting scattered throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1.5 and a throat of 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rate 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The cylinder lock, plug, and edges of the op rod show some very minor finish loss. The bolt and friction surfaces of the action show very minor rub wear. The action is very smooth. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good+ condition.
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: This rifle includes the flash cone and the leather cheekpiece.
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 produced in 1954. Here is some M1D information from Scott Duff (who literally wrote the book on the M1 Garand) over at www.scott-duff.com : “As all M1D rifles were rebuilt rifles, the receiver may be of any manufacture and of any serial number produced prior to the date of the rebuild. The same applies to the individual components, any part made prior to the date of the rebuild is correct. All M1D barrels were made by Springfield Armory. The earliest observed M1D barrel is dated 5-51. M1D barrels have been counterfeited and merit careful examination. Nearly all M1D barrels were stamped with drawing number D7312555. M1D barrels manufactured through the fall of 1952 had the drawing number stamped on the top, underneath the rear hand guard. M1D barrels manufactured after the fall of 1952 had the drawing number stamped on the right side, adjacent to the date. The total number of service grade rifles converted by the military to M1D configuration is unknown. However, it is certain that well over 10,000 were converted. No less than 5,000 M1Ds were sold or given to foreign nations. In 1993 and 1994 over 6,000 M1D rifles were deemed obsolete and destroyed under orders from the Secretary of the Army. Beginning in 1995, M1D rifles were sold by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), the forerunner to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to qualified individuals.” This is a true M1-D with all the correct markings to prove it. The rifle is not refinished and the bore is in very good condition. If you have been hunting for a real M1D please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!! – R.L.
