Springfield M1 Garand DCM Service Grade Rifle Fulton Refinished 1941 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,326.00
LSB#: WY250418ML048
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 424656
Year of Manufacture: Receiver December 1941, Barrel Date 10-1965, Originally sold by the DCM 1990. Refinished by Fulton Armory 10-27-1993.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 424656”.
Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”- Springfield Armory
The trigger guard is unmarked
Hammer: “C46008-8 SA”- Springfield Armory
Safety: unmarked
Receiver Leg: “B6 / D 28291-14 SA U”
Op Rod: “D35382 8 SA”
Barrel: “SA 6535448 10 65 MD48 P M” – Springfield Armory. The barrel also has a faint DOD Eagle cartouche stamp.
Follower- “11”
Bolt: “6528287-SA Z-4-A”
Gas Plug “TO”
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 with “Left” twice and two arrows with “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2 and “FZR”. The rear sight is marked “NM595”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, double sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The replacement wood on the rifle shows very minor handling wear with a few small scuffs. There is one notable scuff on the grip. There are some small chips in the toe of the heel. The trap door functions correctly. The buttplate shows only minor discoloration. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is well defined. There is minor visible pitting/erosion mainly in the last third of the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat of 1. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. The rifle shows minor handling with no notable marks or marrs. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. Overall this rifle is in about Excellent 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 the sales sheets, order forms and work orders. It also includes a full cleaning kit stored in the butt.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand, manufactured in December 1941, stands as a remarkable piece of American military history, produced just as the United States entered World War II. Sold by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) as a Service Grade rifle in 1990, it was later professionally refinished by Fulton Armory in 1993, a respected name in Garand restoration. The rifle’s mechanical condition is excellent, with a bore gauging a muzzle reading of 1 and throat erosion of 1, both indicators of minimal wear and excellent shooting potential. The restoration preserved its functional integrity while giving it a clean, fresh presentation worthy of both collectors and serious marksmen.
The M1 Garand was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle for the U.S. military, designed by John Garand and adopted in 1936. Its semi-automatic action gave American infantry a significant advantage in rate of fire over bolt-action rifles used by many adversaries. General George S. Patton famously praised the M1 as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” highlighting its impact on the battlefield. The December 1941 production date and high-quality refurbishment make this particular rifle an excellent example of a wartime Garand with strong historical and functional value. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
