WWII Winchester CMP M1 Garand Danish Navy 30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle 1943 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,626.00
LSB#: LSB250717RY017
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1334485
Year of Manufacture: May 1943, Barrel date Springfield Armory 3-1950
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, 8 round en bloc clip fed
Markings: There is no import mark.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / WINCHESTER/ TRADE MARK / 1334485”
Rear sight flat: anchor “1157”
Receiver Bottom: “P K”.
Trigger Group: “D28290-W.R.A.”
Hammer: “C46008-3 SA.”
Safety: “SA-11”
Trigger Guard: unmarked
Follower: “11”
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2”
Op Rod: unmarked
Barrel: “S-A-3-50”
Bolt: “D28287-1 W.R.A.”
Gas Plug: “O”
The stock: The inside of the forend with a sticker “G M/50 nr 1157 Dato 12-5-86”, “Skytte:” “HMAK Kampviser (300)” and “H 15 Klik”, and “S5 5 Klik”, The belly also is marked “1334485”.
Barrel Length: Approximately 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 two.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, double sling loops, and a metal butt plate with hinged door for storage. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt plate. The stock wood has been sanded and refinished. The wood shows scattered minor lines and compressions mainly on the handguards. The lower edges of the handguards show old chips that have been lightly sanded. The rear edges of the stock also show very small chips. There are no visible cracks. The refinished metal butt plate shows scuff marks around the edges. The plate retains most of its finish, the checkering is mostly sharp and the door spring is strong. The top of the plate shows surface rust. Overall the stock set is in Very Good condition. The storage compartment contains the cleaning kit.
Type of Finish: Parkerized.
Finish Originality: Refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is Very bright and the rifling is very well defined. There are some very minor lines from use present. Our gauges show a muzzle of 1 and a throat erosion of 0+. In this writer’s opinion the bore is Excellent for a 1950 bore at 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains 98% of its metal finish. The friction surfaces of the bolt and the receiver show some very minor rub wear. The action is smooth, the markings are clear. The majority of the finish loss is on the gas tube, gas lock and edge of the trigger guard. Overall this rifle is in about Very Good+ to Excellent 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 canvas sling, the CMP certificate of authenticity, an info sheet, a canvas muzzle cover, manual, chamber flag, en bloc clip, CMP case with foam and a Bayonet with a US M7 scabbard.
Our Assessment: This Winchester M1 Garand was manufactured in May of 1943 and later entered foreign service with the Danish Navy, as shown by the anchor marking on the rear sight flat. The rifle carries a Springfield Armory barrel dated March of 1950, evidence of a U.S. arsenal refurbishment before it was shipped overseas. A Danish inspection sticker dated December 5, 1986, remains in the forend, and the rifle was ultimately sold by the Civilian Marksmanship Program in 2001. These elements trace the rifle’s journey from wartime production, through postwar arsenal work, to its extended service abroad and eventual reintroduction to the American market.
Many M1 Garands found their way into European service through Lend-Lease and later U.S. military assistance programs, continuing their use well past World War II. Rifles like this Winchester reveal that long career, showing how an American service arm could be refurbished, sent abroad, and maintained by allied forces before returning home decades later. General George S. Patton’s famous declaration that the Garand was “the greatest battle implement ever devised” underscores the significance of these rifles, and this example carries both its wartime origins and the layered history of foreign naval service. To better understand this M1 please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
