Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 LMR National Match Style Rifle March 1953 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,226.00
LSB#: WY240828BP009
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5822757
Year of Manufacture: Receiver 1955-1957, Barrel date 3-1953
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5822757” the bottom of the receiver is marked “21” and “41”.
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”
Safety: “HRA”
Follower: Unmarked
Receiver Leg: “B 9 4 F 6528291”
Op Rod: “7790722-RA” and on the top of the charging handle “NM”
Barrel: “X-100 LMR J D6535448 3 53 A8 P M P” The last P on the barrel is overstamped with a small ordnance wheel.
The end of the barrel on the left side is marked “NM” for National Match. Please read the assessment below.
The gas plug: “P”, “O”.
Bolt: “6528287-SA / US3”
Stock: Unmarked.
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 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 stock has been sanded and refinished. The stock shows scattered marks, lines, compressions, and some discoloration in the finish. There are a few punch marks. There are no chips or cracks. The handguards are in similar condition also with no chips or cracks. The metal buttplate has turned green with age, has semi dulled checkering with sharper checkering on the door, the edges show scuffs and scrapes. The door has a very strong spring. Overall the stock is in Very Good + condition as finished for C&R given its age.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright with sharp rifling. There is no visible erosion. Our gauges show a muzzle reading of 05+ and a throat erosion of 3. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The gas tube shows the majority of the finish loss. The wing edges of the front sight and rear sight show finish loss. The trigger guard, receiver and clip latch edges show finish loss. The bolt and friction surfaces of the action show rub wear from use. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Very Good + to Excellent condition. Please read the mechanics section…
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This is one of the smoothest actions I have seen on an M1 Garand. The trigger is also exceptional for an M1, no real creep, a clean break and no overtravel. 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 Green CMP case and a manual.
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 throughout 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 M1 began its life sometime between 1955 and 1957. The first true batch of National Match M1s were ordered and produced in 1953 and sold to members of the NRA. This first batch has barrels dated 1952. This example has a March of 53 drawing 65 barrel which were also used on National match rifles. It should also be pointed out that this is an LMR barrel which are believed to be the best quality barrels made in the 1950s for M1s. After 1953 Springfield Armory overhauled and retrofitted a number of M1s with “NM” (National Match) barrels that were also sold and used. It wasn’t until 1957 that “True M1 National Match” rifles were again sold through the DCM to the NRA. This rifle has a National Match marked barrel and charging handle. National Match rifles also have smoothed hand fitted actions and a higher standard for the trigger group. This rifle definitely fits both of those standards as well. At the time it was believed that the later production M1s were of such high quality they didn’t need a whole lot of tinkering or smithing to make them match quality rifles. The barrel is missing some of the “typical” National Match proofs but should make a fine shooter and a great addition to any M1 collection. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
