WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle November 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,149.00
LSB#: LSB250522DD027
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 2176865
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: Nov. 1943. Barrel Date 1966
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2176865”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-5-SA”- Springfield Armory
The trigger guard: “C46025 W.R.A.”
Hammer: “C46008-2 SA”- Springfield Armory
Safety: “SA SA”
Receiver Leg: “B 1 6 D 28291 30” with a Diamond and illegible writing in pencil.
Op Rod: “7790722 SA” Springfield Armory
Barrel: Import Mark: “ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA”-Arlington Arms
Barrel: “SA 6535448 66 MD67” with a “P”, “M” and a DOD cartouche Springfield
Follower- “12”
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / A-9”
Gas Plug “P O”
Windage knob is “LEFT” twice with arrows and “BME”
Elevation Knob is marked “WCE” and 2-12 in increments of 2.
Stock: The grip is marled with two circle “P” acceptance stamps. The pommel is marked with a “U”.
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 buttplate with storage compartment. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The wood on this rifle has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions and minor surface level lines scattered throughout. The right flank of the butt shows two wood repairs with a third on the forend. The forward handguard appears to have been replaced. There are no visible cracks in the wood. The butt plate has been refinished and shows previous wear and signs of use under the refinish. The door functions correctly and has a strong spring. Overall the stock set is in Very Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with well defined rifling. There is minor visible erosion / pitting in the last third of the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat of 1.5 In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8.75/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 98% of its refinished metal finish. The bolt has been replaced. The trigger guard has not been refinished and as a result shows the majority of the finish loss and discoloration from age. The rest of the rifle shows minor scattered marks from use. The markings are mostly clear through the re-finish. The screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in 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 November 1943, is a wartime production rifle that likely saw service and refurbishment during or after World War II. The receiver is a mid-war example, made by Springfield Armory, which was the primary producer of M1 Garands during the war. The barrel on this rifle is dated 1966, indicating it was rebarreled during a post-war rebuild, likely at a military arsenal. Its import mark from Arlington Ordnance suggests it was brought back into the U.S. after overseas service, possibly from allied use or military surplus programs.
The M1 Garand was the first standard-issue semi-automatic rifle adopted by a major power, giving American troops a distinct advantage in rate of fire during WWII. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield and fed by an 8-round en bloc clip, it proved accurate, rugged, and reliable. General George S. Patton famously called the M1 Garand “the greatest battle implement ever devised,” and its success in the field lived up to that reputation. Even today, the Garand holds a revered place in American military history, and rifles like this one, with both WWII and Cold War components, tell the story of decades of service and evolution. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
