WWII 1945 Springfield Armory M1 Garand .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& Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.This Springfield M1 Garand was originally made back in 1945. This rifle has been refinished. It uses all Springfield parts including a 1945 dated Springfield barrel. The stock is marked with a Danish sticker on the interior of the forearm. This M1 Garand is in Very Good Plus condition.
Make: Springfield Armory. This rifle uses all Springfield parts.
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 3608137
Year of Manufacture: 1945
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Semi Automatic Rifle
Markings: There is no import mark. Receiver: "U.S. RIFLE/ CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 3608137"Trigger Group: "D28290-16-SA"Hammer: "C46008-5 SA"Safety: "SA-11"Follower: "13"Receiver Leg: "D 28291 35" –Correct for the Springfield serial number.Op Rod: "D35382 9 SA"Barrel: "S A-3-45". Bolt: "D28287-19SA / B-18"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 face of the grip is marked with a "circled P" proof. The left side of the stock, above the trigger, is marked with a boxed Springfield inspector's cartouche "S.A. / N.F.R." and a " crossed cannons" cartouche. The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The buttplate shows thinning and wear. The stock shows scattered scratches and compression marks. The LOP measures 13 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: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The muzzle and grooves are light gray. The rifling is deep. The bore shows erosion at the muzzle and light erosion in the remaining grooves. There is fouling in the bore that should clean up some. The muzzle shows an M.E. of 1.8. The throat shows a T.E. of 3. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: The rifle retains about 93% of its finish as refinished. The bottom rear of the receiver has some surface erosion showing through the new finish. This area also shows thinning. The metal shows scuffs, scrapes, and areas of light thinning. The action shows operational wear. The markings are well defined. 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: The rifle has a sling attached.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: NO
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