Very nice example of a late WW2 M1 Garand. This is a Springfield
Armory M1, serial number 3557xxx, manufactured in March 1945. Barrel is
Springfield dated February 1945, bore is excellent. This M1 has all correct
parts for the manufacture date as best as we can determine, including the SA
NFR marked stock. All parts are described below and shown in photos. No rebuild
or import marks.
The Garand is in excellent used condition. Original finish on receiver and barrel shows minimal use, see all photos for details. The M1 has been disassembled, cleaned and lubricated. Parts were clean for photos, coated with oil and greased where
appropriate when reassembled.
Two M1 enbloc clips (no ammo) are included. Rifle will
ship in a foam lined hard plastic case.
C & R Eligible.
SPECS:
Receiver: marked D 28291 35 on leg, heat lot 0 7 8
D. Marked on top with serial number and U.S. RIFLE CAL. 30 M1 SPRINGFIELD
ARMORY
Barrel: marked on side SA 2 45, with proof marks. Drawing
number on top is marked D35443-34-A-92-A-1 and marked M with small crossed
cannons. Bore bright and shiny like new. Chamber in the white. No chrome pads
at gas port.
Barrel Gauge Measurements: Muzzle Wear:1, Throat Erosion:
3
Clip latch: square front type, unmarked
Op rod: uncut, marked D35382 9 SA
Op rod catch: unmarked
Bullet guide: stamped, no notch
Follower: marked 12
Follower arm: no bevel, unmarked
Follower rod: long fork, riveted, unmarked
Bolt: marked D28287-19SA
Firing Pin:
Half-Round
Front sight: .65 wide
Sight knobs: SA late WW2 type, lockbar, long
pinion, knurled
Aperture: Double track
Trigger housing: marked D28290-18-SA, small pad, cloverleaf
Trigger guard: stamped with milled hook
Trigger: no hole, faint forging marks
Hammer: marked C46008-8 SA on face
Safety:
marked SA-11, round top with hole
Gas cylinder: wide sight platform, punch mark on
bayonet lug, flat on top of rear ring
Gas cylinder lock: beveled front WW2 type
Gas cylinder lock screw: marked P with hexagon,
poppet valve type
Stock: USGI walnut, marked SA NFR with crossed
cannons and circle “P” on pistol grip, no cracks or repairs, some dings and
gouges, none severe.
Handguards: walnut, nice match to stock, front
handguard has small chip on bottom right side
Buttplate: Square plunger type, good condition with
finish wear