Arsenal Rebuild WWII Winchester 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& Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester.This Winchester M1 Garand was originally made back in 1944. It has since been rebuilt and refinished. It uses a mix of Winchester and USGI parts including a 1965 dated Springfield barrel. The rifle is in Very Good condition.
Make: Winchester
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 2526851
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 / WINCHESTER / TRADE MARK / 2526851"Trigger Group: "D28290-W.R.A."Trigger Guard: "C 46025 W.R.A." Hammer: "C46008-1W.R.A."Safety: "C46015-4W.R.A." - Partially visible on the left.Follower: "11"Receiver Leg: "D28291-2" –Correct for the Winchester serial number.Op Rod: "D35382-W.R.A."Barrel: "SA 6535448 10 65"Bolt: "6528287-IHC / D19"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, stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. The stock shows scrapes, scratches, and compression marks as well as sanding marks. 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 as refurbished.
Type of Finish: Parkerized
Finish Originality: Original to Rebuild
Bore Condition: The bore has dark grooves and deep rifling. The rifling is shallow at the muzzle. There is erosion in the bore. It is heavier in the grooves. The muzzle shows an M.E. of greater than 5; our gauge tops out at 5. The throat shows a T.E. of 3. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates 5.5 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 92% of its metal finish. The metal shows scrapes, small scratches, and handling marks. The receiver shows discoloration from oxidation. The bottom front of the op rod shows some surface erosion. The bottom rear of the receiver shows thinning. The action shows operational wear. The markings range from well defined to faded. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good 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 leather sling attached.
CA LEGALITY: CA Classified C&R: YES. CA PPT: NO.
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