Post WWII Springfield M1 Garand U.S. .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle 1957 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1226
WOA#: WY230109RB004
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5316682
Year of Manufacture: 1956-1957 / 1954 Barrel
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: There is no import mark. All numbers match and are appropriate to the rifle, indicating that this is an original WWII M1 Garand Build from Springfield Armory.
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5316682”.
Trigger Group: “6528290-HRA N”
Hammer: “HRA 5546008”.
Safety: “HRA”
Follower & Slide: unmarked.
Receiver Leg: “A 5 6 F 6528291” – Correct for the Springfield serial number.
Op Rod: “3535382 SA”
Barrel: “SA-56535448 3 54 A210A” acceptance stamp, and other inspection stamps – An original barrel matching the receiver date Springfield part
Bolt:“5528287 HRA U”
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. The elevation knob is marked from “2-12”.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a traditional pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, three sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The bottom of the grip is marked, “48” with a “P” on the front. The buttplate shows scrapes, scratches and thinning. The wood shows numerous scrapes, scratches and compression marks. The upper handguard has a deep nicks. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The grooves are mostly bright and the rifling is deep. There is light fouling that should clean up some.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 85% of its metal finish as refinished. The metal shows scrapes & surface erosion. The gas tube shows scrapes & scratches. The metal shows other handling marks. The receiver and bolt show light operational wear. The markings are deep. Overall, this rifle rates in about Fine condition as.
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: none
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 is an original Late Post War production Springfield Armory M1 Garand made in about 1957. The barrel is original to the receiver 1954 year of manufacture. This M1 Garand has a strong bore and will be putting .30-06 downrange for a long time to come. Please see our specs below, photos, and good luck on your bid!