Refinished WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 US Semi Automatic RifleOur 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& Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.This Springfield M1 Garand was originally made back in 1944.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 & refinished and is in Very Good Plus condition. This rifle's action uses all Springfield parts. The rifle looks good and has a strong bright bore.
Make: Springfield Armory. This rifle's action uses all Springfield parts.
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3085917
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 / 3085917"Trigger Group: "D28290-12-SA"Hammer: "C46008-7 SA"Safety: "SA-11"Follower: "11"Receiver Leg: "D 28291 34" –Correct for the Springfield serial number.Op Rod: "D35382 6 SA"Barrel: "S A-7-45". Bolt: "D28287-12SA / S-04 diamond"The stock and sights are described below.
Barrel Length: 24"
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 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 stock shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Many of these marks are small or light. 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 Plus overall condition.
Type of Finish: Gun Paint
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore has light gray grooves and deep rifling. The bore shows erosion in the grooves near the muzzle. There is fouling in the bore that should clean up some. The muzzle shows an M.E. of 1. The throat shows a T.E. of 1.5. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 8.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 96% of its finish as refinished. The bottom rear of the receiver has surface erosion showing through the new finish. The metal shows scrapes, and handling marks. The bottom of the receiver shows an area of discoloration from oxidation. The action shows operational wear. The metal markings are clear. The stock markings are faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus 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: None
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: NO
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