WWII Springfield M1 Garand USMC Match .30-06 US Semi Automatic Rifle
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 WWII that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.This Springfield M1 Garand was originally made back in 1944. It has been rebuilt and refinished by Old Corps Weaponry and is now a USMC Match M1 Garand. A new barrel has been installed, National Match sights have been installed, and the stock has been built up slightly with epoxy to better fit the action & trigger group. This M1 Garand looks impressive. It is in Very Good Plus to Fine condition with a strong & bright bore.
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: M1 Garand. This rifle has been rebuilt and refinished by Old Corps Weaponry and is now a USMC Match M1 Garand.
Serial Number: 2554511
Year of Manufacture: 1944
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Semi Automatic Rifle
Markings: There is no import mark. Receiver: "U.S. RIFLE/ CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 2554511"Trigger Group: "D28290-2-SA"Trigger Guard: "C 46025 W.R.A." Hammer: "SA 5546008"Safety: "U"Follower: "11"Receiver Leg: "D 28291-32" –Correct for the Springfield serial number.Op Rod: "D35382 3 SA"Barrel: ".30-06-10" (we do not know if the "10" is a 2010 date or a 1 in 10 twist rate), "Old Corps Weaponry", and "USMC MATCH". Bolt: "D28287-12SA / B3"The stock and sights are described below.
Barrel Length: 24"
Sights / Optics: National Match sights are installed. The right front sight wing is marked "NM / .062". The windage knob is marked "NM". The face of the riser is marked "NM". The top of the aperture is marked "520".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 hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The refinished buttplate shows areas of wear. The stock shows scrapes and scratches. The LOP measures 13 1/4 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with deep rifling. The bore shows light oxidation in the grooves near the muzzle. The muzzle shows an M.E. of 1.8. The throat shows a T.E. of 2. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its parkerized finish. The bottom of the receiver and trigger group have areas of surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows scuffs, scrapes, and light thinning on the leading edges. The action shows operational wear. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a more thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle has a sling attached.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: YES.
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