WWII Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle W/NFR Stock 1944 C&R

SOLD FOR: $1,525.00

LSB#: LSB251101KD001

Make: Springfield Armory

Model: M1 Garand

Serial Number: 3311606

Year of Manufacture: Receiver: Dec. 1944. Barrel 10-1951

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed

Markings: 

Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY /3311606”.

Receiver Leg: “A 1 8 D 28291 35”  

Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”

Hammer: “C46008-7 SA”

Safety: Unmarked

Follower: “12”

Op-rod: “7790722 SA”

Barrel: “S-A-10-51” with several different “P’ marks

Import Mark: “ARL. ORD. ARLINGTON VA”   

Bolt: “D28287-12SA   /   S-B10” with a diamond 

Gas Plug “P O”  

Stock: The front of the grip has a circle “P” acceptance stamp. The left flank is marked with an Ordnance wheel and “S.A. NFR”. The NFR stamp on the stock means the stock was made by Springfield Armory while Brig. GEN. Norman F. Ramsey was in charge of the Armory between October 1944 and Nov. 1945. The bottom of the pommel has a small ordnance wheel. All the markings on the stock are faded.  

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 with “Left” twice and two arrows and “DRC”. The elevation side is marked “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 compartment contains an Oiler. The LOP measures 13” inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stock has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows compressions and scratches with several chips. The most notable of which is next to the front of the op-rod. The butt plate has been refinished and retains almost all of its finish. The door spring is strong. There are no visible cracks. Overall the stock set is in Good condition.      

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Original 

Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is well defined. The grooves show  visible pitting and erosion throughout the bore. Our gauges show a muzzle of 3+ and a throat of 6. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 4.5/10.   

Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and receiver show visible rub wear. The majority of the finish loss on this rifle is from thinning throughout the rifle. The finish of the trigger group and receiver have turned brown and green with age. The action is smooth. The markings are mostly clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall the rifle is in about Fair+-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: This rifle includes a Green padded zipper case, oiler, sling and 12 en-bloc clips 3 of which have spent brass with them           

Our Assessment: The M1 Garand was the backbone of U.S. infantry forces during World War II, and rifles produced in late 1944 represent mature wartime production at the height of Springfield Armory’s output. By this point, the design had been fully refined through combat experience, and rifles manufactured in December 1944 were issued during the final campaigns of the war and often remained in service well into the postwar years. Many were later returned to U.S. arsenals for inspection, refurbishment, and re-barreling as part of routine military maintenance.

This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in December 1944 and subsequently re-barreled with a Springfield barrel dated October 1951, a correct and typical postwar upgrade reflecting continued U.S. service. Of particular note is the original stock bearing markings associated with Norman F. Ramsey, who served as Superintendent of Springfield Armory from October 1944 through November 1945. Stocks marked during Ramsey’s tenure are desirable due to their narrow production window and direct association with late-war and immediate postwar Springfield Armory oversight. This rifle presents as a historically coherent example of a late World War II Garand that remained in U.S. inventory and was properly updated for continued service, making it an excellent blend of collectability and authenticity. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.