Late WW2 production M1 Garand. This is a Springfield
Armory M1, serial number 3796765, dating to May 1945. The barrel is Springfield
dated April 1945. SA NFR stock with crossed cannons. No import marks. All
marked parts are Springfield with the exception of the Winchester front sight. This
Garand is in excellent used condition and has the right parts and wood for its
serial number according to our books. Parts are detailed below and shown in
photos.
Sling, manual and two M1 clips (no ammo) are included.
Bench test of timing and op rod function is excellent. We will lubricate and test fire the rifle if the buyer wants this done.
C & R Eligible
SPECS:
Receiver: marked “D 28291 35” on leg, heat lot Z2A. Excellent
condition, original finish with some wear at corners.
Barrel: marked
“S-A-6-45” in op rod slot, with proof mark “P” and punch mark. Bore is bright,
rifling sharp. Muzzle Wear: 1, Throat Erosion: 2
Clip latch: late square front type, unmarked
Op rod: flat side, marked “D35382 9 SA” unmodfied
Op rod catch: late type, unmarked
Follower: late type, marked “12”
Follower arm: no bevel
Follower rod: long fork, riveted
Bolt: marked “D28287-19SA
A-9”
Sight knobs: lockbar, late SA markings
Rear sight cover: late type with ribs
Rear sight aperture: double track, unmarked
Trigger housing:
marked “D28290-14-SA”
Trigger guard: stamped with milled hook, unmarked
Trigger: late type, no extra hole
Hammer: marked “SA-C46008-7 SA”
Hammer spring plunger: late type without wings
Safety: round top, marked “SA 11”
Gas cylinder: wide sight platform, flat on top of rear
ring, punch mark on bayonet lug
Front sight: 0.64 wide, punch mark, probably WRA
Gas cylinder lock: square front type
Gas cylinder screw: cross slot poppet valve type,
marked “P”
Stock: SA NFR stamp with crossed cannons, although these markings are weak. USGI walnut, no cracks, fewer than average dings and
gouges, nice appearance. SA NFR stamp with crossed cannons, although these marks are weak.
Handguards: walnut, no cracks, same condition as stock
Sling: used, GI
