Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle Six Million Serial # 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,625.00
LSB#: LSB260430DE006
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 6093105
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: 1957, Barrel date January 1956
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: No import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 6093105”.
Receiver Leg: “Z15B F 6528291 RRAD 10-64” Indicating an Arsenal Refurb at Red River Army Depot 10-1964
Op rod: “6535382 SA”
Follower: unmarked
Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”
Hammer: “SA C5546008”
Safety: “SA-11”
Barrel: “T SA F6535448 P 1 56 A225 P M” with some proof stamps and a DOD cartouche.
Bolt: “6528287-SA / A15”
Gas Plug “O”
Stock: The front of the grip has a circle “P” acceptance stamp and the left flank has a small DOD cartouche. The right flank has a faint illegible carving.
Barrel Length: 24″
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. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a traditional Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal butt plate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions, surface level lines, and scratches. There is a notable scratch on the top of the forward handguard and a rub mark on the right side. There are no chips or cracks. The metal butt plate shows rub marks and finish loss around the edges with semi dulled checkering that has debris in it. The door spring is strong. Overall the stock is in Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: The receiver appears to have been refinished, the rest appears original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is very well defined. There is very minor visible pitting/erosion in the bore mainly in the grooves. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat of about 2+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very minor rub wear. The majority of the finish loss on this rifle is thinning on the barrel, on the edges of the trigger guard and op rod. The action is fairly smooth. The bottom metal shows some rub marks. The metal surfaces show some minor discoloration from age. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the rifle is in about Very Good 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 includes a manual, and a green canvas sling.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in 1957 and falls within the desirable 6-million serial number range, one of the final production blocks of the legendary M1 Garand. Only 99,905 Garands were produced in the 6-million serial number range, making these late-production Springfield rifles considerably less common than their World War II counterparts. This example is fitted with a Springfield Armory barrel dated January 1956, a correct late-production barrel used during the rifle’s assembly. Adopted by the U.S. Army in 1936, the M1 Garand became America’s standard battle rifle through World War II and the Korean War, earning a reputation for rugged reliability and firepower that prompted General George S. Patton to proclaim, “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”
This rifle also bears an “RRAD 10-64” marking on the receiver leg, indicating it underwent an arsenal overhaul at Red River Army Depot in October 1964. Like many Garands that remained in military inventories after Korea, it was inspected, rebuilt, and updated to ensure it remained serviceable during the Cold War. The combination of its scarce 6-million serial number, correct Springfield barrel, and documented Red River Army Depot refurbishment makes this an especially interesting example, illustrating the long and distinguished service life of the M1 Garand from its original manufacture through decades of continued military use. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.