Winchester M1 Garand 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle Rare “WIN-13” Receiver 1945 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,700.00
LSB#: LSB250731KE006
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms.
Model: M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 1629614, correct serial range for a “WIN-13”
Year of Manufacture: Being a “dash 13” receiver in this serial number range the receiver was made in 1943 then laid aside till 1945 when it was finally used somewhere between January and June of 1945. Barrel date 6-1951
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / 1629614”.
Receiver Leg: “D28291WIN-13” a “Dash 13” receiver.
The bottom of the receiver is also stamped with a Triangle, a “B” and a punch mark.
Barrel: “HRA-6-51 P” H&R Barrel
Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A”.
Hammer: “SA C5546008” Springfield
Follower: “12”.
Op Rod: “D35382-W.R.A.”.
Bolt: “D28287-12SA W10B” with a diamond.
Safety: “SA-11” Springfield
Gas Plug: “P O”
The gas cylinder is marked “Z”.
The stock is marked: The left flank is marked “OG” for Ogden Arsenal, “SA GAW” for Springfield under George A. Woody and has a “RIA” stamp for Rock Island. There are two circle “P” acceptance stamps on the grip. The number “17” has also been painted on the pommel.
The right side of the rear sight adjustment knob is marked “DRC” with “LEFT” in two places with two counter clockwise arrows.
The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2 and “LUX”
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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The three piece oil finished stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking loop and a metal butt plate with a hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The metal butt plate has lost most of its finish and has mostly dull checkering with rub wear around the edges. The stock shows lines, compressions, and scratches scattered throughout the surface. The handguards show several chips, the stock shows several chips as well, mainly around the bottom metal. There is a notable punch mark at the heel end of the comb. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is very well defined. There is no visible erosion or pitting in the bore. The bore is very clean. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at 2+ and the throat at about a 3+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The receiver and trigger group have turned brown / green from age. The friction surfaces of the bolt and action show some rub wear. The majority of the finish loss is on the cylinder, lock, and plug. The edges of the op rod also show finish loss. The trigger group shows some surface rust forming in the recesses. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Good+ condition.
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: This rifle includes a Green CMP case with foam, canvas sling, manual, card, en-bloc clip, and yellow chamber flag.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Garand with a Win-13 receiver is a fascinating piece of military history and a particularly rare variant of this iconic rifle. Let’s begin with the WIN-13 receiver. This receiver was produced by Winchester arguably by mistake in 1943 and then hidden away by Winchester to not overlap in serial number ranges with Springfield. Then for no apparent reason in January of 1945 despite producing M1 Garands in the 2.5 million serial block at the time Winchester decided to use the receivers they had produced in 1943 in the 1.6 million serial number block. Approximately 40 thousand of these receivers were produced. With this production decision came the necessity to create a new drawing number for this batch of receivers. This drawing number was “D28291WIN-13”. These receivers have come to be known as Dash 13s or Win-13 receivers. The limited number of Win-13 receivers combined with their historical significance as some of the last Winchester-made M1 Garands makes them highly collectible.
At some point after 1951, it was re-barreled, likely as part of a refurbishment program. The “OG” marking on the stock suggests the rifle passed through the Ogden Arsenal during its post-war service, where it would have undergone inspection or refurbishment. The rifle also appears to have gone to Rock Island as indicated by the RIA marking on the stock as well. It appears the rifle was later sold by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) however the grading paperwork was not included with the rifle.
The combination of its Win-13 receiver, post-war arsenal upgrades, and CMP provenance makes this M1 Garand an appealing choice for both collectors and enthusiasts of historical firearms. It represents not just a functional weapon but a storied piece of American military heritage. To better understand this Rare M1 Garand please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
