Winchester M1 Garand 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle Rare “WIN-13” Receiver 1945 C&R
SOLD FOR: $2,908.00
LSB#: LSB251030RN002
Make: Winchester Repeating Arms.
Model: M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 1604210, 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.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADEMARK / 1604210”.
Receiver Leg: “D28291WIN-13” a “Dash 13” receiver.
The bottom of the receiver is also stamped with a Triangle, a “U” and a punch mark.
Barrel: “WP”
Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A”.
Hammer: “C46008-1W.R.A.” Springfield
Trigger guard: “C46025 W.R.A”
Follower: “13”.
Op Rod: “D35382-W.R.A.”.
Bolt: “D28287-1W.R.A.”
Gas Plug: “P O”
Stock: The stock is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp on the grip, and on the left flank above the trigger is marked “WRA / GHD” for Col. Guy H. Drewry and Winchester Repeating Arms. It also has an ordnance wheel.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24” Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a Lock Bar style fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. The windage knob is marked with “Left” twice and two arrows. The elevation side is marked “UP BATTLE RANGE DOWN” with arrows.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The length of pull is 13”. The wood shows moderate compressions, scratches and lines scattered throughout. There are several chips missing notably the left side of the stock and the right side of the wrist. There is a repair plug on the left side of the wrist. There are no visible cracks. The butt plate has lost almost all of its finish and shows some surface rust. The checkering and the door spring are strong. Overall the stock set 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 1+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
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 markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Very 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 canvas sling.
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. This rifle also has the lock bar sight and GHD marked stock. The combination of its Win-13 receiver, very clean barrel, clear markings and unique sight 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.
