WWII Springfield CMP Service Grade M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto U.S. Rifle

SOLD FOR: $1200

WOA#: WY230611GH012

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 3058829

Year of Manufacture: August 1944.

Barrel Date: 9-43

Caliber: 30-06

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: The left side of the stock has a CMP Eagle mark.

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3058829”

Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”

Hammer: “SA 5546008”

Safety: “HRA”

Follower: Unmarked

Receiver Leg: “B29 C PP / D 28291 34”.   In electric pencil “LEAD 6-65”.

Op Rod: “D6535382IHC”

Barrel: “3-S-A-9-43”

Bolt: “6528287-SA / A14”

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 “WRIGHT”.  The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two.

Stock Configuration & Condition:  The hardwood stock has a traditional semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows light handling wear. There are no chips or cracks.  There are a few faint drag lines. The LOP measures 13.25 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish:  Parkerized

Finish Originality: CMP Conversion Refurbished

Bore Condition: The grooves are gray and the rifling is deep. There is some minor erosion throughout the bore.  The bore shows an M.E of 2 and a TE of 4.

Overall Condition:  The metal shows some minor scrapes & scratches.  There is thinning on the leading edges of the op rod, charging handle, and receiver. The markings are deep. The barrel has some minor scuffs.  Overall, this rifle rates in about Excellent condition as a CMP Service Grade rifle.

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:  This rifle comes with a CMP Hard Sided Case with foam inserts, Owner’s manual, CMP Yellow Chamber Flag, CMP Certificate of Authenticity, and an En-Bloc.

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”. 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.

This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1944.  It has since been rebuilt and refinished by the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). With a mix of original Springfield parts including its barrel dated for 1943 and others this rifle will make a fine addition to any collection.  It is now an M1 Garand 30-06 Service Grade. The rifle looks amazing and the bore is good.  Please see our photos and good luck!