Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1943 SA Barrel 11-47 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,480.00

LSB#: LSB250925SK011

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 1438770

Year of Manufacture: Receiver: March 1943. Barrel 11-1947

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1438770”.

Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”

Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”

Follower: ”12” 

Safety: “SA-11”

Receiver Leg: “S 27 KK D 28291 17” with a Diamond  

Op Rod: “D35382 3 SA”

Barrel: “S-A-11-47”   

Bolt: “D28287-19SA   /   A9” 

Gas Plug “O”

Stock: The pistol grip is stamped with a “P” acceptance stamp and “RA-P” indicating a possible rebuild at Raritan Arsenal.  

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 a small octagon. 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 shows compressions, scratches and surface level chips that have been sanded down throughout. The rear handguard shows a crack on the right hand side towards the rear of the guard. The metal butt plate retains most of its finish and shows light rub wear around the edges, the checkering is mostly sharp and the door spring is strong although the spring latch is missing. Overall the stock is in about Good condition.   

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is semi bright and the rifling is very well defined. The grooves show very minor pitting in the bore while the lands are very clean and smooth. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1.5 and a throat of 2. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show rub wear. The majority of the finish loss on this rifle is on the exposed portion of the barrel and gas tube. The finish of the trigger group and receiver have turned brown with age. The bevel of the receiver shows the beginnings of surface corrosion. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. The nose caps have turned brown with age. Overall the rifle is in about 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 canvas sling and 10 En bloc clips.          

Our Assessment: This is a Springfield Armory M1 Garand with a receiver produced in March 1943 and re-barreled sometime in or after November 1947 using a Springfield-manufactured replacement barrel. The rifle is built almost entirely with Springfield Armory parts. If the stock marking is correct the rifle was most likely re-barreled at Raritan Arsenal during a post war refurb circa 1947 before seeing extended service after the war. The M1 Garand features a gas-operated, semi-automatic action and is chambered in .30-06 Springfield, feeding from an 8-round en bloc clip. Its rugged design, reliability, and effective firepower made it the standard U.S. service rifle of World War II and the Korean War.

Adopted in 1936 and designed by Canadian-American engineer John Garand, the M1 was the first semi-automatic rifle to be issued as the standard infantry arm of a major military power. General George S. Patton famously praised it as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” a testament to its revolutionary role on the battlefield. This example, with a mid-war receiver and early post War barrel, reflects both the original wartime production and the extensive postwar service life of the M1 in U.S. military hands. It stands as a symbol of American small arms innovation and battlefield superiority in the mid-20th century. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.