WWII Springfield M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto U.S. Rifle 1943
SOLD FOR: $1,900
WOA#: WY240119RL007
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1878688
Year of Manufacture: August -September 1943
Caliber: 30-06
Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed
Markings: TReceiver: “U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 1878688”
Trigger Group: “6528290-SA”
Hammer: none
Safety: “SA 1”
Follower: “11”
Receiver Leg: “D 28291 29” Above “B 11 D”
Op Rod: “6536382 SA”
Barrel: “D6535448-2-55 XXPS”
Bolt: “28291 SA”
Barrel Length: Approximately 24 Inches
Stock: none
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 “2-10” in increments of two.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The hardwood stock has a traditional 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 light scratches and very minimal wear. The stock has been refurbished. There is some grease inside the hand stock area. The buttstock has two small nicks. The LOP measures 13.25 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates are about Great overall condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Stock has been refurbished
Bore Condition: The bore is sharp and bright with no erosion. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 8/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle receiver retains about 99% of its metal finish. The markings are well defined. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle receiver and stock rate is in about Great 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 comes with a traditional bayonet, canvas green sling, and US canvas carry case.
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. 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 WWII 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! – C.J.
