Post WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1954 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,004.00
LSB#: LSB250802DE006
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5287368
Year of Manufacture: 1954. Barrel Date: January 1954
Caliber: 30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5287368”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”
Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”
Safety: Unmarked
Follower: No markings.
Receiver Leg: “A 5 5 A F 6528291”
Op Rod: “6535382 SA”
Barrel: “M P SA F6535T48 P P 1 54 A2D9” and a Star Proof.
Bolt: “D28287-19SA D-14A”
Gas Plug: “O”
The stock: The front of the grip has a “P” acceptance stamp.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings that has been painted white. 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 “NIC”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal butt plate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions, lines, small chips, and nicks scattered throughout. The forward handguard is cracked across the top. The butt plate has been painted black. The black is chipping around the edges. The door spring is strong. Overall the stock set is in about Fair+ to Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original(with the exceptions noted below)
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling well defined. There is no visible erosion/pitting. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2 and a throat erosion of 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. The front of the gas cylinder, lock and front sight have been painted black. That black is thinning and wearing off. The rest of the metal surfaces have turned green with age showing minor surface wear. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show minor rub wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good to Very Good+ 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 leather sling.
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, 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. 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.
