WWII US Springfield M-1 M1 Garand Matching CMP .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle C&R
SOLD FOR: $2026.99
LSB#: 211002NI87
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand. This rifle is one part short of being a “Matching” rifle. All but one of the Springfield parts has a marking or drawing number that is correct for the rifle’s serial number.
Serial Number: 2158500
Year of Manufacture: November, 1943 (page 185 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Barrel Date: November, 1943
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2158500”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 90 of Joe Poyer’s M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition).
Hammer: “C46008-5 SA”– Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98).
Safety: “SA-11” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 103).
Follower: “11” – A Springfield part also used by Winchester (page 83).
Receiver Leg: “B2 0 A diamond” and “D 28291 32” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 756 of Bruce Canfield’s book, The M1 Garand Rifle).
Op Rod: “D35382-6 SA” – Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71).
Barrel: “1-S-A-11-43”, “P” (twice), and “S” – A Springfield part in the correct date range for the serial number (pages 63 – 65).
Bolt:“D28287-12SA / S-B7 diamond”- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 53).
The stock and sights are described below.
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 “DRC”. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12” in increments of two and “UP arrow DOWN arrow / BATTLE triangle RANGE”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The left side stock, above the trigger, is marked with a “boxed” Springfield Armory cartouche containing S.A. / G.A.W.” and a “crossed cannons” cartouche. The Springfield cartouche is correct for the rifle’s serial number (page 134). The face of the grip is marked with a “circled P” proof.
The hardwood stock has a 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 small scrapes and some discoloration from oxidation. The wood shows scrapes, scratches and compression marks. Most of the marks are light and have been oiled. The most prominent marks are under the left side of the stock. The LOP measures 13 ¼ inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to CMP Rebuild
Bore Condition: The lands are bright and the grooves are semi bright. The grooves near the muzzle are light gray. The rifling is deep. There is fouling in their grooves which should clean up a bit. There is frosting in the grooves near the muzzle. The bore shows an M.E. of 2. The throat shows a T.E. of 2.5.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The metal shows scuffs, small scrapes, and a few small scratches. The receiver legs and the sides of the trigger group show light thinning. The bottom rear of the receiver shows thinning, discoloration, and pin prick surface erosion. The right side of the receiver shows light thinning consistent with cycling the action. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine 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: The rifle comes in its original shipping box from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). One shipping label is marked “Civilian Marksmanship Program” and “Anniston, AL”. The box is marked with other shipping labels. It shows scrapes, discoloration, tape residue, and a tear along the top. It is lined with foam inserts that show soiling. It is in Good condition.
The rifle comes with a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Certificate of Authenticity, data sheet, and an owners manual. The certificate is marked with the rifle’s serial number. The certificate and manual are in Fine condition. The data sheet is a copy that shows creasing and is in Very Good Plus condition.
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 built back in 1943. It is one part short of being a “Matching” rifle. All but one of the Springfield parts has a marking or drawing number that is correct for the rifle’s Serial number. The follower is a Springfield part but the marking was used for a different serial number range.
This M1 Garand was eventually rebuilt by and sold through the CMP. The rifle is in nice shape and comes with a CMP Certificate of Authenticity. This is a good looking M1 Garand for your collection.