Springfield Armory M1 Garand .308 Conversion Semi-Auto 1943 C&R & Bayonet

SOLD FOR: $1,094.69

LSB#: WY2412MJ073

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 1467274

Year of Manufacture: Receiver March 1943.  No Barrel Date

Caliber: .308 Win

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:

Stock: No visible markings.

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1467274”

Trigger Group: “6528290-HPA-N”

Hammer: “C46003-8 SA”

Safety: “MXR”

Follower: “12”

Receiver Leg: “D28291-2W.R.A.”.

Op Rod: “7790722-SA”  The top of the op rod is marked “NM”.

Barrel: Unmarked.

Gas Plug: Unmarked

Bolt: “D28287-12SA / W10B” with a diamond.

Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Globe sight dovetailed to a dovetailed block. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “NM NHS”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a flat bottom 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 1/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stocks have a glossy shine to them. The wood shows lines, compressions, scratches and nicks throughout. The buttplate has lost much of its finish but the checkering is still well defined. There is a gap between the receiver and stock where the rear of the receiver sits high.  It appears the stock was previously bedded and the fit adjusted. Overall the stock is in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its finish. There is some thinning on the front front of the muzzle. The bolt and receiver show rub wear on the friction surfaces. The metal has scattered light wear. There is minor erosion throughout the exterior of the gas tube. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Fine 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 comes with a bayonet.  The blade is marked “ENS – E US” with a flaming bomb between the two sets. The ENS M1 bayonet models were manufactured between 1950 and 1963 and sent by the U.S. to Greece as part of a military assistance program to prevent Communist Yugoslavia from taking control of Greece during the Cold War. The knife edge has been rounded and is no longer sharp. The bayonet has quite a bit of play when mounted.

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.  Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding! – L.S.