Springfield M1C Garand Sniper .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle Scope CMP Case C&R

SOLD FOR: $4225

LSB#: 210419MB01

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1C Garand Sniper

Serial Number: 3661708

Year of Manufacture: April, 1945 (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: December, 1951

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Block Clip Fed

Markings: There is no visible import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD ARMORY / 3661708”
Trigger Group: “D28290-7-SA – A Springfield part (page 89 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-3 SA”– A Springfield part (page 97).
Safety: “C46015-9SA” – A Springfield part (page 104).
Follower: unmarked – Used by Springfield and others (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “0 8 1 A”, “E” and “D528291-35” – Correct for serial number (page 29).
Op Rod: “7790722 SA” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Bolt: “6528287 – SA / A-15”- A Springfield part (page 52).
Barrel: “S-A-12-51” – A Springfield part (page 64).
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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-10” in increments of 2 and “FZR”.
The lower portion of the scope mount is attached to the left side of the receiver by three screws and two pins. The bottom left is marked with the rifle’s serial number “3661708”. The upper portion of the mount mates with the dovetail on the top of the lower portion. The rear of the upper portion is marked “3638535”. Mismatched serial numbers on the 2 pieces of the mount are common on post WWII rebuilt M1C Sniper Rifles. The upper portion is secured by two compression levers. Two rings hold the scope to the top portion of the mount. The scope and upper portion of the mount slide forward when the compression levers are flipped. The top of the mount is marked “GRIFFIN & HOWE INC. NEW YORK / PAT. # 1,856,549 MAY 3 1932”. The left side of the M82 scope is marked “TELESCOPE M82 / SERIAL NO.1508”. The rear of the tube is marked “7634670”. The adjustment knob bases are both marked 7634671. The caps are marked “7575180” and “A7575180”.
The 2.5 fixed power scope uses a tapered post reticle reticle. The glass appears clear and the adjustment knobs turn. The rubber eyepiece is missing. The scope tube shows scrapes, small scratches, discoloration and oxidation. Overall the scope is in about Very Good condition. The upper portion of the scope mount assembly & rings show scrapes, discoloration and some pin prick surface erosion. The screw heads show use. Overall the upper scope mount & rings are in about Very Good condition. The lower portion of the mount which is secured to the rifle shows light scrapes. It is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The face of the pistol grip is marked with a “circled P” proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp.
The three piece stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, 2 sling loops, a stacking loop and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage in the butt. The wood shows scrapes, scratches & compression marks. Many of the marks have damaged small portions of the surface wood. The most prominent marks are on the rear handguard. These 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 overall condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild

Bore Condition: The muzzle & grooves are grey. The rifling is deep. There is fouling and erosion in the grooves and at the muzzle. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.4. The throat shows a T.E. of 4.

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The metal shows scuffs and light scrapes. The barrel, gas tube & trigger guard also show small scratches. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine 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: The rifle comes with an M82 scope assembly which includes a 2 piece Griffin & Howe mount; see above.
The rifle comes with a leather cheek piece, M2 Flash Hider, CMP hard case, CMP armorer’s tag and a Certificate of Authenticity from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP).
The  cheek piece is marked “MRT / 10 52”. It comes with leather lacing. It shows light scrapes, light soiling and light compression marks. It is in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
The Flash Hider is marked “H in a diamond” and “HIDER FLASH M2 / THE HART MFG. CO.”. It shows small scrapes & scratches and has excess cosmoline on it. It is in about Very Good condition.
The tan hard plastic CMP case is marked on both sides “CMP / www.theCMP.org” and with the CMP seal “stars / eagle holding arrows”. The interior of each case has foam pieces that show small compression marks. The case has 4 latches and 4 reinforced locking holes. The cases show scuffs, scrapes and small scratches. Overall the case is in about Fine condition.
The CMP certificate is marked with the rifle’s serial number and “M1C Garand”. The certificate & tag show creasing & light soiling. They are in about Very Good Plus condition.

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1C Garand was made back in 1945. After WWII it was rebuilt and converted to an M1C Garand Sniper. It was purchased through the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). A 2 piece Griffin & Howe mount now holds an M82 scope to the rifle. This M1C comes with a cheek piece and M2 flash hider that are consistent with the use of an M1C Sniper. The rifle & scope are held in a nice CMP hardcase and come with a CMP Certificate. The CMP Certificate lists the rifle’s serial number and lists the rifle as an “M1C Garand”. This is a nice package for your collection.