Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1834.01

LSB#: 210924WL73

Make: Springfield

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 2726854

Year of Manufacture: April, 1944  (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition) Barrel Date: December, 1964

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Block Clip Fed

Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / 2726854”
Trigger Group: “IHC D6528290” – An International Harvester part (page 89 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “SA 5546008”– A Springfield part (page 97).
Safety: “SA-11” – A Springfield part (page 104).
Follower: Unmarked- Used by Springfield and others (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “B 2 6 D diamond”, “W” and “D28291-32” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 29).
Receiver Leg (electro pencil): “BA4 / 4-65” – Indicates an April, 1965 Rebuild at the Anniston Arsenal; not Benicia. Benicia Arsenal was closed in 1964. “A4” is an Anniston code. At some point the Anniston codes were given a “B” prefix. The “A4 / 4-65” portion of the mark shows through the new finish. The “B” was remarked after the rifle was refinished.
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Bolt: “6528287-SA / B-2-0”- A Springfield part (page 52).
Barrel:“SA 6535448 12 64 Y64”, “P”, “M”, and with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp – A Springfield part (pages 61-63).
The stock, sights and scope assembly are described below.

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 set between 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 “IHC”.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The face of the grip is marked with a “P” proof and a “circled P” proof.
The three piece oil finished stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking loop and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The refinished buttplate shows light scrapes. The wood shows several small scrapes, scratches and compression marks. These small marks have been oiled over. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is deep. There is no erosion. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.0. The throat shows a T.E. of 1.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The barrel and gas tube show scrapes. The remaining metal shows scuffs & light scrapes. The right side of the receiver and front of the bolt show light thinning from cycling. The markings are well defined. Some of the internal markings are slightly faded due to refinishing. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as refinished.

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: The rifle has a green canvas sling attached. It shows an edge tear as well as fraying around the tear. The metal shows light scrapes. Overall it is in about Very Good condition. The rifle has cleaning gear stored in the butt. The gear includes a small plastic oiler, combination tool, chamber brush, and a 4 piece cleaning rod with loop, brush & nylon pouch. The nylon pouch and bore brush show light use & light soiling. They are in about Very Good Plus condition. The remaining items show light use and are in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield M1 Garand Rifle was originally built back in 1944. In 1965 it was rebuilt at the Anniston Arsenal and is marked accordingly on the receiver leg. The rifle has since been nicely refinished. It looks great and has a strong bright bore. This rifle should keep you smiling at the range. The rifle comes with cleaning gear and a sling.