Springfield M1 Garand Matching .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle Bayonet C&R

SOLD FOR: $3325

LSB#: 210811SL01

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 3806459

Year of Manufacture:  June, 1945 (page 186 of Joe Poyer’s book, M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: May, 1945

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: The import mark on the barrel reads “BLUE SKY/ARLINGTON, VA”.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3806459”
Trigger Group: “D28290-18-SA”- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-9 SA”– Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11 – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 103).
Follower: “13” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “Z 1 C”, and “D 28291-35” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71).
Barrel: “1-S-A-5-45” and “P” – Correct date range for the Springfield serial number (page 63 – 64).
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / A-9” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 53).
The stock and sights 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 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 two and “UP arrow DOWN arrow / BATTLE triangle RANGE”.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with an Ordnance Department “crossed cannons” cartouche and a Springfield inspector’s cartouche. The inspector’s cartouche is correct for the Springfield serial number, a “box” containing “S.A. / NFR” (page 134).
The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The refinished buttplate shows scrapes, scratches and areas of thinning. The wood shows a few scratches & compression marks. The LOP measures 13 ? inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished

Bore Condition: The grooves are light grey and the rifling is deep. There is fouling and intermittent light erosion in the grooves. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 0.8. The throat shows a T.E. of 2.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish as refinished. The receiver legs & receiver have areas of surface erosion showing through the finish and show spots of discoloration from oxidation. The spots of discoloration from oxidation are directly above the surface erosion which was finished over. The metal shows scuffs, small scrapes, and handling marks. The right side of the receiver shows light thinning consistent with cycling. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition as refinished.

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: The rifle comes with a green canvas sling and with an M1 Bayonet & Scabbard. The interior of the sling is marked “R.S.CO. / 1943”. It shows light spoiling & discoloration on the canvas as well as scrapes & oxidation on the metal. It is in about Very Good Plus condition. The base of the bayonet blade is marked “PAL in an oval / flaming bomb / U.S. / 1942”. The bayonet shows scrapes & small scratches. The top of the bayonet scabbard is marked “U.S. inside a flaming bomb”. The scabbard shows scrapes & scratches. The scabbard metal also shows oxidation. Overall the bayonet & scabbard are in about Very Good condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1945. After WWII it saw service in a U.S. friendly country. The rifle was eventually imported back into the U.S. for sales to the civilian market and is marked accordingly on the barrel. The rifle has been refinished but still has deep markings on the metal & wood. The markings are correct for the rifle’s  serial number. This M1 Garand comes with an M1 Bayonet & Scabbard. It will add to your Military or WWII collection.