WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto U.S. Rifle June 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,050.00
LSB#: WY241122AS073
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1686240
Year of Manufacture: Receiver June 1943, barrel date 8-1956.
Caliber: 30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Stock: No visible markings.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1686240”
Trigger Group: “D28290-18-SA”
Hammer: “SA D5546008”
Safety: “SA-11”
Follower: “11”.
Receiver bottom: “98I S”
Receiver Leg: “0 39B D 28291 27 Q” and a diamond.
Op Rod: “D35382 9 SA”
Barrel: “SA 6535448 8 56 BU 33 P M” with a DOD cartouche. This rifle was re-barreled sometime after 1956.
Right side of barrel: “ARL ORD ARLINGTON VA” Arlington Ordnance Import mark.
Gas Plug: “T PAX”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA S-11” with a diamond.
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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “BME”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “WCE”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The wood shows lines, compressions, scratches and nicks throughout. The stock has some blue paint near the heel. The wood has several chips just in front of the bottom metal and edges of the forend. The forend ones have been sanded down. There are several areas with rub wear that have removed finish. The toe of the heel has been repaired with brass pins from a broken toe. There appear to be no visible cracks other than where the repair in the toe is. The right side of the belly has two brass pins in it. The forward handguard also has a chip in the left side edge. The nose cap is very loose. The buttplate has lost its finish, has almost no checkering left, and shows heavy wear. Overall the stock is in Fair condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished and original.
Bore Condition: The bore is dull, with defined rifling and moderate-heavy erosion throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 3, and a throat of 2+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 5/10.
Overall Condition: this rifle retains about 90% of its finish. The majority of the finish loss is from the gas cylinder, cylinder lock, gas plug and charging handle. The bolt and receiver show rub wear on the friction surfaces. The metal has scattered wear, browning from age and surface rust. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in Fair condition.
Mechanics: The hammer does not always engage correctly and when it does it releases with a very light trigger pull for an M1. We recommend having this evaluated by a competent gunsmith before firing this rifle. 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: The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as “the Garand” after its inventor, John Garand. The rifle would become the first standard-issue semi-automatic infantry rifle in the world. While some countries entered the war with limited issued semi-automatic rifles or developed such rifles during the war, America was the only nation to enter with its Army issuing autoloading rifles on a large scale. General Patton famously referred to the rifle as “the greatest battle implement ever devised”. The rifle was chambered in .30-06 Springfield, a powerful and effective cartridge that provided good range and stopping power. It featured an eight-round en-bloc clip, which was inserted into the rifle’s internal magazine. When the last round was fired, the clip would automatically eject with a distinctive “ping,” signaling to the shooter that it was time to reload. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Interestingly, while many other weapons and military items would see production contracts sent out to otherwise non-related companies, during WWII production remained with Springfield Armory and Winchester. It was only after the war that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester. Today, the M1 Garand remains a popular choice among collectors, shooters, and enthusiasts, prized for its historical significance, engineering excellence, and timeless design. Its legacy continues to endure as a symbol of American military prowess and technological advancement. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
