WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,540.00
LSB#: LSB260412RR046
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1603365
Year of Manufacture: Receiver: May 1943. Barrel 5-1943.
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: No import marks.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1603365”.
Receiver Leg: “O 3 O C D 28291 27 A” Diamond
Op-rod: “D35382 8 SA”
Follower: “11”
Trigger Group: “D28290-14-SA”
Hammer: “IHC C5546008”
Safety: “C46015-6SA”
Barrel: “1-S-A-5-43 P” and many proofs
Bolt: “D28287-12SA / S-B70”
Gas Plug “P” and a triangle.
Stock: The grip has a “P” acceptance stamp and a faint “SA GHD” stamp.
The bayonet: “U C U S”
The sheath: “U.S.”
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. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of 2.
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 has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions, lines, and several scattered chips. There are no cracks. The butt plate has been refinished and shows pitting and rub wear under the finish. The checkering is semi-dull and the door spring is strong. The butt plate and the left rear receiver edge sit proud over the wood due to the sanding. Overall the stock set is in about Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original with a refinished trigger group.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi dull with defined rifling and minor erosion/pitting throughout the bore. The muzzle reads at a 2+ and the throat at a 2.5+. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7.5/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show very minor visible rub wear. You can still see where they lead dip hardened the rear of the receiver. The trigger guard shows some minor rub wear. Some of the finish has turned green with age. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the rifle is in about 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: Includes a bayonet, sheath, and manual.
Our Assessment: This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in May 1943 and remains a desirable World War II production example, retaining its original May 1943 Springfield Armory barrel. Particularly noteworthy is the rifle’s original finish, which still shows evidence of the lead-dip heat treatment process used on receivers during this period of production. These visible color variations are highly sought after by collectors as they demonstrate an important manufacturing step used by Springfield Armory during wartime production. The stock bears the desirable “SA / GHD” cartouche, the inspection mark of Colonel Guy H. Drewry, who served as the Army inspector of ordnance at Springfield Armory during World War II.
The M1 Garand was the standard U.S. service rifle throughout World War II and provided American forces with a significant advantage through its semi-automatic operation and eight-round en-bloc clip system. General George S. Patton famously called it “the greatest battle implement ever devised.” A May 1943 production rifle would have been manufactured during one of the most critical periods of the war, when Springfield Armory was producing rifles at an extraordinary pace to support Allied operations around the globe. With its matching period barrel, original finish, visible heat-treatment characteristics, and correct GHD-inspected stock, this rifle represents a historically significant example of an American wartime M1 Garand. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.