WWII Winchester M1 Garand US .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle U.S. C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,625
WOA#: WY231013DG060
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 1350077
Year of Manufacture: June 1944
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 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 1350077”
Trigger Group: “D28290-8-SA”
Trigger Guard: “X”
Hammer: “C46008-9 SA”
Safety: “HRA”
Follower: “11”
Receiver Leg: “D28291-2”
Op Rod: “D35382 SA”
Barrel: “3-S-A 6-44”, “P.”
Bolt: “D28287-12SA RE6B”, “7929”.
Rear barrel band: “PB”.
Stock: “P” stamp on the front of the grip
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.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The wood stock has a semi-pistol grip, metal nose cap, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage. The buttplate shows light wear on the checkering. There are compression marks, scuffs, and scratches throughout the wood. There are two moderate sized gouges in the wood on the left side of the buttstock near the buttplate. The LOP measures 13.25” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as refinished.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Some parts have their original finish, some have been refinished.
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is defined. There is moderate erosion throughout.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 75% of its metal finish. There are scuffs and scrapes throughout the metal. There are heavier scratches, some pitting, and thinning to the finish on the bottom front of the gas tube and the barrel. The action shows operational wear. The markings are well defined. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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 comes with a green canvas sling and a Springfield Armory Single Loading Enhancement Device (SLED) en bloc clip.
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.
This Winchester M1 Garand was originally made back in 1944. At some point it was refurbished, with the stock and some of the parts being refinished. The parts are an assortment, with most being Springfield with a few Winchester parts thrown in. The receiver is a Winchester but the barrel is Springfield. There is scattered wear, with most of it being focused on the muzzle end of the gas tube and barrel. The markings are all well defined, including nice Winchester text on the receiver. The bore is serviceable and should make for a useful shooter for whatever application you put it towards. Please see our photos.
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