WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand 30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle MFD December 1941
SOLD FOR: $1,300.00
LSB#: LSB250523DH007
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 418640
Year of Manufacture: Receiver December 1941, Barrel Date 3-1967.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 418640”. On the Bottom “R”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-5-SA”- Springfield Armory
Trigger guard: “C46025W.R.A” Winchester
Hammer: “C46008-9 SA”- Springfield Armory
Safety: unmarked
Receiver Leg: “R E P 24 D 28291-14 SAW” Handwritten “114”.
Op Rod: “7790722-RA” and “NM”.
Barrel: “SA 6535448 3 67 W1 P M “ and a DOD cartouche.
Barrel Import Mark: “EXEL / GARDINER, MA.”
Follower- “11”
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.”
Gas Plug: Unmarked.
Stock: There is a scratched illegible mark on the left flank.
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade that has been painted white 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. The elevation knob is marked 2-12 in increments of 2.
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 finish on the stock shows moderate to heavy wear with lines, compressions and nicks scattered throughout. The rear right edge of the rear upper handguard has a chip missing. There are no visible cracks. The buttplate has been refinished and shows rub wear around the edges. The plate also shows some surface rust beginning to form. Overall the stock is in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi dull and the rifling is well defined. There is minor visible pitting/erosion throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of .95 and a throat of 5. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 6/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The finish shows minor scattered marks and lines. The finish on the trigger group and receiver have turned green with age. There is some discoloration present from old oil. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in 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: This rifle includes an Uncle Mikes leather sling.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was originally manufactured in December 1941, just as the United States was entering World War II. It has since been rebarreled with a Springfield Armory barrel dated 3-67, reflecting postwar maintenance or refurbishment, likely during its service life or prior to import. The rifle was brought into the civilian market by EXEL of Gardner, MA. While it no longer retains its original barrel, it remains a functional example of America’s legendary WWII service rifle.
Designed by John C. Garand and adopted in 1936, the M1 Garand was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle for a major military power. Its gas-operated, en bloc clip-fed design provided U.S. troops with a decisive rate-of-fire advantage over bolt-action-armed adversaries. General George S. Patton famously hailed it as “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” a testament to its effectiveness and reliability. This rifle, combining an early wartime receiver with a Vietnam-era replacement barrel, embodies the long service life and enduring legacy of the M1 Garand across decades of U.S. military history. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
