RARE Springfield M1D Garand Sniper M84 .30-06 Full Kit w/ Sealed Parts C&R
SOLD FOR: $5,000.00
WOA#: WY240514GL001
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1D, M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 3004227
Year of Manufacture: Receiver July of 1944, Barrel Oct, 1952.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3004227”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”.
Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”.
Follower: “11”.
Receiver Leg: “0 7 6 A” and “D 28291 34”
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA”.
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / D – 14A”.
Barrel: “S T A-10-52 and several proofs.
Gas Plug: “O”
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 with “2-12” and “M”.
The rifle comes with an M84 Scope assembly Still in its Vacuum Sealed bag from July 1969. This M84 scope is serial number “27869” is set in an M1D mount. M1D Garand Snipers were issued with an M84 scope in an M1D mount.
The M84 scope is usually marked “TELESCOPE M84 SERIAL NO”. 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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The three piece oil finished 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 stock is marked “S.A.” and “RA” with the circle “P” acceptance stamp. The buttplate has dulled peaks in the checkering, and oxidation in the finish. The wood portions of the rifle show very little wear or handling marks. The stock has almost no handling wear with two small compressions on the right side just below the action. The two piece handguard shows almost no wear with one small compression on the left side. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock and handguards rate in about Excellent overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright, the rifling is sharp, and there is no visible erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The metal shows some scattered lines and marks but nothing significant. There is operational wear on the friction surfaces. The markings are well defined to clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good to Excellent 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 cardboard box, gun sleeve, and all the following parts still in their sealed packages: M84 Scope, sling, scope carrying case, M2 flash hider, cleaning rod, grease, lube case, jag, two brushes, extractor, patches, and kit. Please see the photos for a better understanding of the included accessories.
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 receiver was originally produced in 1944. 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(This example was 10-1952) 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 rifle also includes the shipping receipt from 1996 in the box. This is a rare opportunity to get a hold of an M1D with all the accessories still in their sealed packages and a rifle with an Excellent bore, don’t let it pass you by!!! Please See our photos and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
