WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle October 1943 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,600.00

LSB#: LSB260429JR013

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 2079411

Year of Manufacture: Receiver: Oct 1943. Barrel Date 12-1963 

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: This rifle was so tight in the stock I did not remove it. Therefore some of the markings will be omitted. 

There is a very faint import mark on the right side of the barrel. 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2079411”.

Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA”- Springfield Armory 

Hammer: “C46008-8 SA”- Springfield Armory

Safety: “SA-11” 

Trigger Guard: “C-46025-1-SA” Springfield Armory

Barrel: “SA 6535448 12 63 BU3 PM” with a DOD cartouche. 

Bolt: “6528287-SA  / A-10” 

Gas Plug “P” 

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

Elevation Knob is marked 2-12 in increments of two and “HSS”. 

The stock is marked with a square “P” acceptance mark, “S.A. / G.A.W.” and an ordnance wheel.   

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” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The wood on this rifle appears to have been sanded and refinished. The stamps on the left side appear to have been either very well preserved or re-applied. There are no chips or cracks. The wood shows some small surface level lines and very small compressions. The butt plate is in Like New condition. Overall the stock set is in about Excellent-Excellent+ condition.        

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Refinished 

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with well defined rifling. There is very minor visible erosion / pitting throughout the bore mainly in the grooves on the edges of the lands. Our gauges show a muzzle of 2.5+ and a throat of 3+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10. 

Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 99%% of its metal finish. There are a few small spots of discoloration scattered throughout and some minor handling marks. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very little wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about 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 originally manufactured in October 1943 during the height of World War II, when Springfield Armory was producing thousands of rifles each month to arm American forces across the globe. Adopted by the U.S. military in 1936, the M1 Garand became the first standard-issue semi-automatic battle rifle fielded by a major military power, providing American infantrymen with a significant advantage in firepower over opponents armed primarily with bolt-action rifles. George S. Patton famously praised the rifle, calling it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” This example was re-barreled sometime after December 1963.

Following its military service, the rifle was eventually returned to the United States, as evidenced by the now very faint import mark remaining on the side of the barrel. The rifle has since been refinished, giving it a clean, attractive appearance while preserving the history of its long career. The combination of a wartime October 1943 receiver, later replacement barrel, and import history tells the story of a rifle that served well beyond the Second World War before finally returning home. Rather than representing a rifle frozen in its original wartime configuration, this Garand reflects the full life cycle of a U.S. service rifle built for war, maintained through decades of service and ultimately repatriated to become a tangible piece of American 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.