WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle November 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,500.00
LSB#: LSB260625WM087
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 2190360
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: Nov. 1943. Barrel Date 9-1943
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2190360”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-2-SA”- Springfield Armory
Hammer: “C46008-1W.R.A.” Winchester
Receiver Leg: “B 1 0 K D 28291 32 T T”. Hand scribed on the leg is what appears to be “SA 9-65”. But it is very hard to read.
Op Rod: “6535382 SA” Springfield Armory
Barrel: “2 S-A-9-43” Springfield
Bolt: “D28287-19SA / B-18”
Gas Plug “P O”
Windage knob is “LEFT” twice with arrows and “WRIGHT”
Elevation Knob is marked “PB” and 2-12 in increments of 2.
Stock: The grip is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp. The left flank also has a DOD cartouche.
Barrel Length: 24″
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”. The wood on this rifle has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions and minor surface level lines scattered throughout. There are no chips or cracks in the wood. The butt plate has lost its finish and shows rust with dulled checkering. 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 and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible erosion / pitting in the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2 and a throat of 2+ In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.25/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 98% of its refinished metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show minor rub wear and the majority of the finish loss. The balance of the finish shows only minor handling. The screw heads are sharp and the markings with the exception of the hand scribed writing on the leg are clear. Overall this rifle is in Very Good-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 Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in November 1943 and is fitted with a Springfield barrel dated 9-1943, giving the rifle a notably close receiver and barrel date relationship for a wartime example. The rifle has been refinished, and the receiver leg bears what appears to be the hand-scribed marking “SA 9-65.” This marking is consistent with the possibility of a September 1965 refurbishment at Springfield Armory, although the exact history represented by the inscription cannot be confirmed from the marking alone.
The original wartime barrel remains particularly noteworthy, with a bright bore and sharp rifling that contribute to an overall barrel rating of 9.25, with a muzzle reading of 2+ and throat of 2. Those measurements indicate a very well-preserved bore for a barrel dating to 1943, making the barrel one of the more desirable aspects of this rifle. Combined with its wartime Springfield receiver and matching-period Springfield barrel, this Garand presents a strong example of a World War II rifle that subsequently underwent refurbishment while retaining an unusually good original barrel. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.