Post-War Springfield Armory CMP M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto U.S. Rifle 1955

SOLD FOR: $1,211.66

LSB#: WY250326KE005

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 5862055

Year of Manufacture: Receiver circa 1955, Barrel date 4-55

Caliber: 30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5862055”

Trigger Group: “6528290-SA” 

Hammer: “SA D55446008”

Safety: “SA-11”

Follower: No markings. 

Receiver Leg: “T 4 F 6528291” 

Op Rod: “6535382-SA”  

Barrel: “T SA F6535448  4 55 MD 50 P M” and a DOD cartouche.   

Bolt: “6528287-SA  A15”

Gas Plug: “o”

The left side of the stock is marked with a DOD cartouche. The front side of the grip has a “P” acceptance mark.

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 “DRC. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “WCE”.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The hardwood stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate has retained its finish and the checkering is well defined. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered light lines, compressions and marks. The wood just in front of the floorplate has a small chip. There are no visible cracks. Overall the wood is in Very Good condition.  

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished  

Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is well defined. There is no visible erosion in the bore. There are some minor lines from use. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1, with a throat erosion of 0. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.    

Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The cylinder lock, charging handle edge, friction surfaces of the receiver and bolt, tops of the rear sight wings, bayonet lug, and edges of the trigger guard all show very minor finish loss. The surface shows some minor lines and handling wear with no real notable marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good+ to Excellent 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: This rifle includes a manual.    

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”. The rifle was chambered in .30-06 Springfield, a powerful and effective cartridge that provided good range and stopping power. It featured an eight-round en-bloc clip, which was inserted into the rifle’s internal magazine. When the last round was fired, the clip would automatically eject with a distinctive “ping,” signaling to the shooter that it was time to reload. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward. This post WW2 example’s era would see 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. Today, the M1 Garand remains a popular choice among collectors, shooters, and enthusiasts, prized for its historical significance, engineering excellence, and timeless design. Its legacy continues to endure as a symbol of American military prowess and technological advancement. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.