USA Springfield M1 Garand 30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle Receiver Made Oct 1941 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,700.00

LSB#: LSB250512SG076

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 369239

Year of Manufacture: Receiver October 1941, Barrel Date 8-1944

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 369239”.

Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA”- Springfield Armory

The trigger guard is unmarked 

Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”- Springfield Armory

Safety: “SA-11”  

Receiver Leg: “R E P 17 / D 28291-13 SA U” 

Op Rod: “D35382 6 SA”

Barrel: “P 1-S-A-8-44” with several proof and punch marks. Springfield Armory Barrel.  

Follower- “Unmarked”   

Bolt: “D28287-12SA W10B” with the diamond.   

Gas Plug “PO”

Stock: The front of the grip has a circle “P” and the left flank has a DOD cartouche.  

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 “NHC”. The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2 and “NIC”.    

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 handguards appear to have been replaced as a result the wood shows very minor handling wear with a few small scuffs and very minor compressions. The stock shows minor scattered scuffs, compressions, lines and rub marks with none being notable. The trap door functions correctly. The refinished buttplate shows only minor rub marks and discoloration from oxidation. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Very Good+ to Excellent condition. 

Type of Finish: Parkerized.

Finish Originality: Original.  

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 1.5 and a throat of 1.5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The op rod was either replaced or refinished. The rifle shows minor handling with no notable marks or marrs. The screw heads are sharp and the markings are clear. There is some finish thinning scattered throughout but it is very even across the surface. The floor plate shows some discoloration from old oil. The bolt and receiver show some very minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. 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 a green canvas sling.    

Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand features a receiver produced in October 1941, placing it just months before the United States formally entered World War II. It has a Springfield barrel dated August 1944, a period when Garand production was at full wartime intensity. The rifle’s bore is bright with strong rifling, showing only minor erosion near the muzzle, and gauges at 1.5 for both the muzzle and throat, well within acceptable specs for a serviceable and accurate shooter. The overall bore condition would be considered Very Good, especially for a rifle with components spanning the early and mid-war years, and it’s fair to rate it at 9 out of 10.

The M1 Garand was the standard U.S. service rifle from 1936 through the mid-1950s, known for its semi-automatic, gas-operated action and 8-round en-bloc clip system. It provided American troops with a substantial firepower advantage over the bolt-action rifles used by most other nations at the time. General George S. Patton famously praised the rifle, calling it “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” a sentiment echoed by countless soldiers who relied on it in the field. This particular rifle, blending a pre-war receiver with a mid-war barrel, likely saw extensive service and reflects the kind of arsenal-updated Garand that continued to serve honorably through World War II, Korea, and even into early Cold War stockpiles. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.