Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1944 W/G.A.W. Stock C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,500.00

LSB#: LSB251006CF001

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 2479983

Year of Manufacture: Receiver: Jan 1944. Barrel 11-1943

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY /2479983”.

Receiver Leg: “A 9 A D 28291 32” with a diamond. 

Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”

Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”

Safety: “SA-11”

Follower: “12”

Op-rod: “D35382 9 SA”, The follower rod is a riveted style with 5 machine marks. 

Barrel: “3-S-A-11-43   P”

Gas Cylinder: “8”    

Bolt: “D28287-2SA   /   T1” 

Gas Plug “P O”  

Stock: The front of the grip has two circle “P” acceptance stamps. The left flank is marked with an Ordnance wheel and “S.A. G.A.W.”. The GAW stamp on the stock means the stock was made by Springfield Armory while Col. George A. Woody was in charge of the Armory between Aug. 1943 and Aug. 1944. The bottom of the pommel has a small ordnance wheel. The left flank is also marked “RIA EB” denoting arsenal inspection or re-work at Rock Island. 

Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches

Sights / Optics:  The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a Lock Bar style fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked with “Left” twice and two arrows. The elevation side is marked “UP BATTLE RANGE DOWN”.   

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 front handguard section has been replaced or refinished. The stock set shows compressions, scratches and chips scattered throughout. There are no cracks. The butt plate has been refinished, shows worn checkering and has a strong door spring. Overall the stock set is in about Good condition. 

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished 

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is very well defined. The grooves show  visible pitting and erosion throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2.5+ and a throat of 4. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 93% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show visible rub wear. The majority of the finish loss on this rifle is on the cylinder lock and gas tube. The finish of the trigger group and receiver have turned green with age. The action is very smooth. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the rifle is in about Fair+-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: None.          

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in January 1944 and is fitted with an original Springfield barrel dated 11-1943, placing it squarely in the heart of WWII production. The rifle retains a desirable lock-bar rear sight, a feature commonly associated with early to mid war Garands and favored by collectors for its correct period appearance. The overall configuration reflects a true wartime rifle that remained in service long enough to receive later arsenal attention, rather than a postwar parts assembly.

The stock is particularly noteworthy, showing two circled “P” firing proof stamps on the front of the grip, an ordnance wheel on the left flank, and the highly desirable “S.A. G.A.W.” cartouche. This marking indicates the stock was produced at Springfield Armory under the command of Col. George A. Woody, who oversaw the armory from August 1943 through August 1944, making this a textbook match for the receiver and barrel dates. The bottom of the pommel bears a small ordnance wheel, and the left side is additionally marked “RIA EB,” confirming post war inspection or rework at Rock Island Arsenal. Together, these markings document a rifle that saw legitimate military service, wartime acceptance, and later arsenal support, making it a strong and historically grounded example of a mid-war Springfield M1 Garand. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.