Winchester M1 Garand Rare WIN-13 Receiver .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2055
LSB#: 220113JM001
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand. This M1 Garand is marked with a rare “WIN-13” drawing number on the receiver leg.
Serial Number: 1632955
This block of Winchhester serial numbers (1,601,150 to 1,642,162) duplicated several serial numbers assigned to Springfield Armory in early 1943. (page 372 of Bruce Canfield’s book, The M1 Garand Rifle).
Year of Manufacture: January 31, 1945 to June 15, 1945 (page 757, Canfield). Barrel Date: March, 1967
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: The import mark on the right side of the barrel reads “ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA”.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 1632955”
Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA”- A Springfield part (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Trigger Guard: C46025W.R.A.” – A Winchester part (page 92).
Hammer: “SA 55C46008” – A Springfield part (page 98).
Safety: unmarked with a round top – The marking may have been lost to refinishing (page 103).
Follower: Unmarked – Used by Winchester & others (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “D 28291-WIN13” –Correct for the Winchester serial number (page 757 of Bruce Canfield’s book, The M1 Garand Rifle).
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA.” – A Springfield part (page 71).
Barrel: “Winchester / circled R”, “6535448 3-67 3”, “P”, “M” and with a Defense “Eagle” acceptance stamp – A Winchester part (pages 61-63).
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.” – A Winchester part (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 and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of 2 and “NIC”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: 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. Cleaning gear is stored in the butt. The edge of the buttplate has some light paint residue on it. The wood shows several scrapes, scratches and compression marks. The most prominent marks are on the left side of the butt. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The grooves are grey. There is fouling and erosion in the grooves. The fouling should clean up some. The bore shows an M.E. of 1.8. The throat shows a T.E. of 2.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 94% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes and small scratches. The rear of the receiver has small scratches and pin prick surface erosion showing through the new finish. The top of the bolt has oxidation showing through the new finish. The bottom of the trigger group shows discoloration from oxidation. The right side of the receiver shows thinning consistent with cycling. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition as refinished.
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: The rifle has a green canvas sling attached. The canvas shows light discoloration and the metal shows light scrapes. It is in Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
A plastic oiler, bore brush and 4 piece cleaning rod & loop, are stored in the butt. The bore brush shows light use. The plastic oiler tube holds oil and the dripper on one side and patches in the other. The cleaning rods thread together properly. The tube & rods show scuffs, light scrapes and light soiling. These items are all in Very Good Plus condition.
Our Assessment: Our Assessment: The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as “the Garand” after its inventor, John Garand. The rifle would become the first standard-issue semi-automatic infantry rifle in the world. While some countries entered the war with limited issued semi-automatic rifles or developed such rifles during the war, America was the only nation to enter with its Army issuing autoloading rifles on a large scale. General Patton famously referred to the rifle as “the greatest battle implement ever devised”. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Interestingly, while many other weapons and military items would see production contracts sent out to otherwise non-related companies, during WWII production remained with Springfield Armory and Winchester. It was only after the war that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.
This Winchester M1 Garand served for a U.S. friendly country after WWII and is marked accordingly on the barrel. It has been rebuilt & refinished so it looks impressive for a wartime rifle of its age. The rifle has lots of nice markings including clear “Winchester” marks on the receiver and barrel.
This Winchester M1 Garand is marked with a rare “D28291WIN13” drawing number on the receiver leg. It is not known why these M1 Garands were marked “WIN-13” as opposed to the standard “WIN-2”, but that fact is one more reason why collectors desire a WIN-13 rifle. Winchester “WIN-13” M1 Garands were also marked with serial numbers that were lower than Winchester M1 Garands produced prior to the WIN-13 group. Many of these out of sequence Winchester serial numbers duplicated serial numbers assigned to Springfield Armory in early 1943. The Ordnance Department normally would not allow such an error and there is no explanation given for the duplication.
This rare Winchester “WIN-13” M1 Garand will add nicely to your WWII or Garand collection. Good luck.