WWII Springfield CMP Field Grade M1 Garand 7.62 NATO Semi-Auto U.S. Rifle
SOLD FOR: $1,150
WOA#: WY231013DG018
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3654659
Year of Manufacture: March 1945
Barrel Date: None.
Caliber: 7.62×51
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings:
Receiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3654659”
Trigger Group: “D28290-12-SA”
Hammer: “SA 5546008”
Safety: Unmarked
Follower: Unmarked
Receiver Leg: “0 8 2 / D 28291 35”.
Op Rod: “7.62mm/2” “D35382 SA
Barrel: Unmarked
Bolt: 6528287-SA / A11
Barrel Length: Approximately 18 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. The right side of the buttstock is marked “C-15”. The left side of the grip is marked with a squared “SA / NER”. The marking is very shallow and partial but that is my best reading of it.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows light scratches and handling wear and is significantly worn down. There are heavy compression marks, scrapes, scratches, and scuffs throughout the stock. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refurbished
Bore Condition: The grooves are gray and the rifling is deep. There is some corrosion throughout the bore.
Overall Condition: The metal shows minor scrapes & scratches. The bolt shows discoloration. The bottom rear of the receiver shows cleaned surface erosion and thinning. The sides of the trigger group show thinning. The receiver and bolt show operational wear. The op rod shows discoloration from oxidation and thinning on the edges. The markings are deep. There is pinprick pitting on the op rod tube as well as some more concentrated erosion on the right side of the tube Overall, this rifle rates in about 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: 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. Please see our photos and good luck on your bid!
