Springfield CMP M1-D M1 Garand Sniper Rifle 30-06 OCT-1943 C&R Full Kit

SOLD FOR: $4,525.00

LSB#: LSB250729OS010

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand M1-D Sniper, Sold as Service Grade by the DCM/CMP

Serial Number: 1995089

Year of Manufacture: Receiver 10-1943, Barrel Date 1-1952. This barrel has the correct barrel date as almost all M1-D barrels are from 1952.   

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1995089”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-7-SA”.
Hammer: “C-46008-3 SA”

Safety: unmarked
Follower: “11”. 
Receiver Leg: “312 C D28291 30 BB”, The receiver leg also has “TE-1-69” in electro pencil indicating an inspection or arsenal service at Tooele Army Depot in Utah during January 1969.

Op Rod: “D35382 3 SA” 
Bolt: “D28287-12SA / S-040”
Barrel: “P   P   P  S-A-1-52”. As this is a DCM/CMP certified M1D I did not remove the handguards to verify the drawing number.    

Stock: The grip is marked with a “P” acceptance stamp. Any other potential markings are not visible with the leather cheekpiece. 

Cheekpiece: “MRT 11-62”

Scope: “TELESCOPE M84 SERIAL NO 40582”

Flash Hider: “HIDER FLASH M2”  

Barrel Length: 24”    

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 “2-12 NHC”.

This M84 scope has covered turrets marked 0-9 for elevation and L/R 0-20 in increments of 5 for windage. The scope uses a tapered post vertical reticle. The sight picture is very clear. The knobs turn with positive clicks and the sunshade is functional. The scope shows some minor marks and lines on the exterior. The rubber eyepiece is pliable. Overall the scope is in Excellent condition.  

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking loop and a metal butt plate with a hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The rifle also has a leather cheek piece to offset the shooter’s head for the scope. The leather cuff shows patina around all the brass grommets. The wood shows minor scattered marks, lines and compressions. The forward handguard and upper handguard have been replaced. The stock has had to repair inserts put in around the bottom metal that were seamed and pinned to the stock. The metal butt plate has been refinished and shows some rub wear around the edges under the refinish. The checkering is semi-dulled but the door spring is strong. There are no visible cracks or notable chips. The one visible chip on the right side of the nose has been sanded almost smooth. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ condition and would have rated Excellent if not for the repairs to the sides. It should be stated these repairs are very common.                

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Re-finished  

Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright with well defined rifling. There is minor visible pitting throughout and some fouling in the grooves of the rifling. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1 and the throat at 2. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.25/10.  

Overall Condition: This rifle retains 99% of its metal finish. The bolt and action show some very minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The markings are clear and the crew heads sharp. Overall this rifle is in about 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 flash hider, leather cheek piece, scope, scope case, paperwork, manuals, stock cleaning kit, sleeve and box.    

Our Assessment: This Springfield M1D sniper rifle was originally manufactured in October 1944 and converted to M1D specification sometime after January 1952, pairing a Springfield receiver with a correctly dated 1-52 barrel for an M1D from 1952. The rifle was later re-inspected at Toole armory depot in Utah in 1969. Then after that it was sold by the DCM/CMP as a Service Grade M1D in 1996. The rifle is fitted with a correct M84 scope and mount, a leather cheekpiece for consistent eye-to-optic alignment, and a HIDER FLASH flash hider designed to hide the flash from the optic to protect the users eyes.

The M1D was developed late in World War II as a scoped sniper adaptation of the M1 Garand, providing precision capability by mounting optics directly to a block rather than drilling and tapping the action like the M1C. M1D conversions were limited, making correctly dated and stamped examples highly collectible. General George S. Patton, famously praised the M1 Garand, stating “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.” This rifle exemplifies that legacy, combining historical authenticity, arsenal inspections and functional upgrades for precision shooting. To better understand this CMP Service Grade M1D Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.