WWII Springfield M1-D M1 Garand Sniper 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle March 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,830.00

LSB#: WY240923BB005

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand M1-D Sniper

Serial Number: 2694192

Year of Manufacture: Receiver March 1944, Barrel Date 1-1953. This barrel has the correct barrel date as almost all M1-D barrels are from around the fall of 1952. The barrel also has the correct drawing number in the correct location.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Automatic rifle, En Block Clip Fed

Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2694192”.
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”.
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”

Safety: “HRA”
Follower: “11”.
Receiver Leg: “0 6 6 C D28291 32  R” with a Diamond stamp.
Op Rod: “6535382 HRA”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA / S-A10”.
Barrel: “SA D 7312555  1 53 MD34” this is the correct drawing number and location for an M1D barrel made in 1953.

Stock: The grip is marked with a circle “P” acceptance stamp. The pommel is marked with a small ordnance wheel. The left flank is marked with an Ordnance wheel and “S.A. G.A.W.”. The GAW stamp on the stock means the stock was made by Springfield Armory while Col. George A. Woody was in charge of the Armory between Aug. 1943 and Aug. 1944. The left flank is also marked with “AAX” indicating a rebuild at the Augusta Arsenal. The top of the wrist is marked “BB”.

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 set between protective wings. The windage knob is marked “LEFT arrow” twice and “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked “2-12” and “FZR”. The barrel has the block for the scope mount.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, stacking loop and a metal buttplate with a hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock shows heavy scratches, and compressions with lines, a few chips and one notable divot in the stock on the left hand side of the belly. There are no visible cracks. The buttplate has lost its finish and turned brown with age and surface rust. The edges have been worn down and the buttplate has dulled checkering. The door spring is strong. The handguards show similar wear to the stock, there are no visible cracks but there is a large chip forming on the left hand side of the forward handguard. The markings are mostly clear. Overall the stock is in about Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original and refinished.

Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is some barely visible minor pitting and fouling in the grooves of the rifling. According to our gauges the muzzle reads at a 1 and the throat at a 1 as well. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition:  This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The edges of the op rod, trigger guard, and cylinder plug show finish loss. The receiver shows some surface rust developing in a few spots. The bolt shows minor rub wear on the friction surfaces. The front sight has debris in it. The balance of the finish shows some minor wear. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Good + to Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle includes a green cmp case,  en bloc clip, a yellow chamber flag, manual, CMP grading card, thank you card, pamphlet and target.

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 originally produced in 1944. Here is some M1D information from Scott Duff (who literally wrote the book on the M1 Garand) over at www.scott-duff.com : “As all M1D rifles were rebuilt rifles, the receiver may be of any manufacture and of any serial number produced prior to the date of the rebuild. The same applies to the individual components, any part made prior to the date of the rebuild is correct. All M1D barrels were made by Springfield Armory. The earliest observed M1D barrel is dated 5-51. M1D barrels have been counterfeited and merit careful examination. Nearly all M1D barrels were stamped with drawing number D7312555. M1D barrels manufactured through the fall of 1952 had the drawing number stamped on the top, underneath the rear hand guard.  M1D barrels manufactured after the fall of 1952 had the drawing number stamped on the right side, adjacent to the date. The total number of service grade rifles converted by the military to M1D configuration is unknown. However, it is certain that well over 10,000 were converted. No less than 5,000 M1Ds were sold or given to foreign nations. In 1993 and 1994 over 6,000 M1D rifles were deemed obsolete and destroyed under orders from the Secretary of the Army. Beginning in 1995, M1D rifles were sold by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), the forerunner to the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) to qualified individuals.” This is a true M1-D with all the correct markings to prove it. The amount of original and non refinished parts give this rifle a very authentic aged look. If you have been looking for a real non overly CMP refinished M1D please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!! – R.L.

WWII Springfield M1-D M1 Garand Sniper 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle March 1944 C&R
WWII Springfield M1-D M1 Garand Sniper 30-06 Semi Auto Rifle March 1944 C&R