Springfield Armory CMP M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1955 1 of 6,152

SOLD FOR: $1,496.00

LSB#: WY250326KE004

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 5794926

Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1955, barrel date February 1955 sold by the CMP in 2010. 

Caliber: 30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5794926”

Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”

Hammer: “HRA S546008”

Safety: “HRA” 

Follower: Unmarked 

Receiver Leg: “2 6 A  F 6528291”      

Op Rod: “6535382 HRA”

Barrel: “S T SA F6535448  2 55 A217B P P” with the DOD cartouche.  

The gas plug: unmarked

Bolt: “6528287 HRA -U-” 

Stock: The stock is marked with a circle “P” acceptance mark on the grip. The left side in front of the wrist has the DOD Eagle with Stars cartouche. 

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 “NHC”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows scattered lines and compressions consistent with an original stock from 1955. The stock is also covered in a cosmolene type substance both inside and outside of the stock. There are no visible chips or cracks. The buttplate shows finish loss around the edges and discoloration from age. The door spring is strong and the checkering is semi dull. Overall the stock is in Good to Good+ condition under the cosmolene.     

Type of Finish:  Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is some very minor visible erosion/pitting scattered in the bore mainly on the edges of the lands. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 1+ and a throat erosion of about 1.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 98% of its metal finish. The exposed portion of the barrel and trigger guard edges show minor finish loss from age. The bolt shows minor finish loss on the friction surfaces. The surfaces of the rifle are starting to develop oxidation freckles. There are some minor scattered handling marks throughout the finish. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good condition under the cosmolene. 

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 the manual, and Certificate of authenticity from the CMP.   

Our Assessment: This M1 Garand made in 1955 is a significant piece of American military history, as it represents one of the last years of production for this iconic battle rifle, which served extensively during World War II and the Korean War.  The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP), which sells surplus military rifles to qualified U.S. citizens, offered this specific M1 Garand in 2010. This rifle was most likely sold as a field grade. Field Grade rifles are typically sold in “as-is” condition and are functional but show moderate wear, both mechanically and cosmetically. This level of grading often includes rifles that may have some pitting, worn finishes, or mismatched parts, though they remain serviceable and shootable. This example shows very little wear in the barrel and cosmetically is in Very Good condition with an aged look. The owner asserts “ you are bidding on an absolutely beautiful and rare, 100% original and correct 5.7mil serial range Springfield Armory Garand” to explain the rarity of this rifle “There are approximately 100,000 Springfield Garands in the 6 million serial number range, but there are only 6,152 Springfield Garands in the 5.7 million range and THIS IS ONE OF THEM”. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.