WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD 1945 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,225.00

LSB#: LSB250806DH007

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 3883294

Year of Manufacture: Receiver: July-October 1945. Barrel Date 10-1952  

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3883294”.

Receiver Bevel: “SA-52” indicating a Springfield armory rebuild in 1952.

Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”- Springfield Armory 

Hammer: “SA C5546008”- Springfield Armory

Safety: unmarked

Receiver Leg: “Z 1 A 0 D 28291 35”

Receiver bottom: “D D”.  

Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA” Springfield Armory

Barrel: “A A T P S-A-10-52” Springfield 

Follower- unmarked  

Bolt: “D28287-19SA  /  A-6”  

Gas Plug “PO” 

Windage knob is marked “LEFT”  twice with arrows and “DRC”

Elevation Knob is marked 2-12 and “DRC”

Stock: The pistol grip is marked with a “P” acceptance stamp. The left flank has a very faint 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. 

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The wood stock has a traditional Semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking ring, and a checkered metal butt plate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood on this rifle has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows moderate compressions and minor surface level lines scattered throughout. The wood shows several chips missing from areas that have been sanded down and finished over. There is a crack forming on the handguard rear section in between the receiver and the band. The butt plate shows rub wear and surface rust around the edges and finish loss with dulled checkering. The door functions correctly and has a strong spring. Overall the stock set is in about Good-Good+ condition.        

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original  

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with very well defined rifling. There is no visible erosion / pitting in the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1+ and a throat of 3+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10. 

Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 90% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show some minor rub wear. The finish has brown spots and brown discoloration scattered throughout from age. The gas cylinder shows some scratches. The cylinder lock has lost its finish. The edges of the sight wings and trigger guard show some finish loss. There are a few very small patches of surface rust where the finish is missing most notably on the left leading side of the receiver. The action is very smooth. The charging handle also shows some finish loss. The markings are clear, the screw heads are sharp although the screws in the stock for the butt plate are beginning to strip out. Overall this rifle is in about Good+ to Very Good 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: None.   

Our Assessment: This Springfield M1 Garand, manufactured in mid 1945, comes from the final months of World War II and was re-barreled towards the end of 1952 at the Springfield Armory as indicated by the barrel date and bevel marking. This rifle shows Very Good mechanical condition with a muzzle reading of 1+ and throat erosion of 3+, indicating minor wear and a bright bore with strong rifling that should have plenty of life left in it. While the stock has been sanded and refinished the rifle remains a solid representation of late-war U.S. military production.

The M1 Garand, designed by John Garand, was adopted as the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936 and remained in frontline use through the Korean War. Its semi-automatic operation gave American troops a distinct advantage in firepower, especially when compared to the bolt-action rifles used by many Axis powers. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, it used an 8-round en-bloc clip, allowing for fast and reliable reloading. General George S. Patton famously praised the M1 as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” highlighting its impact on the battlefield. Rifles from mid 1945 are particularly desirable to collectors, as they mark the conclusion of wartime production and reflect the culmination of years of refinement in Garand manufacturing. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.