World War Two production Springfield Armory M1 Garand.
Serial number 2551988, dates to February 1944. Springfield barrel dated 4-46
with an excellent bore. Other major
marked parts are Springfield, there are no import marks. All parts are
described below and shown in photos. New production walnut stock and
handguards. This rifle is in excellent used condition.
The rifle has been disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Parts were clean for photos, coated with oil and greased where appropriate when reassembled. We did test fire the gun, and it cycled through a clip fine, ejecting it at the end.
Canvas sling and two M1 enbloc clips (no ammo) are included. Rifle will ship in a hard case.
C & R eligible.
SPECS:
Receiver:
marked “D 28291 32” on leg, heat lot A12. Excellent condition, refinished.
Some finish wear at corners.
Barrel:
marked “S-A-4-46” in op rod slot, with proof mark “P” also marked
“D35448-35-A-104” on top, with crossed cannons stamp. Bore is bright and shiny.
Gauge measurements: muzzle: 1 ¼, throat: 2
Clip latch: late
square front type, unmarked
Op rod: flat
side, marked “D35382 SA”
Op rod catch:
late type, unmarked
Bullet guide:
stamped with notch
Follower:
late type, unmarked
Follower arm:
no bevel
Follower rod:
long fork, riveted
Bolt: marked “6528287-SA Z-6”
Sight knobs:
T-105 postwar type, elevation marked “WCE”, windage marked “DRC IHC”
Rear sight cover: late type with ribs
Rear sight aperture: double track, unmarked
Trigger housing: marked “D28290-12-SA”
Trigger guard:
milled SA type, unmarked
Trigger:
late type, no extra hole
Hammer:
marked “SA-C5546008”
Hammer spring plunger: late type without wings
Safety: flat
top, marked “C46015-4 W.R.A”
Gas cylinder:
wide sight platform, flat on top of rear ring, unmarked, probably SA
Front sight:
0.78 wide, punch mark, probably WRA
Gas cylinder lock: square front type, marked “M”
Gas cylinder screw: cross slot poppet valve type, marked “P” and hexagon
Stock and handguards: walnut, commercial reproduction, very nice finish.
Sling: new
repro