New . Simi Valley, CA 93065. gas cylinders from time to time using smoke from a campfire, , Safety C 46015-3 This design was used starting around serial number Serial numbers 80,000 to end of production, 1962 Type 2 National Match M1 Rifle The most noticeable change from the 1961 rifles found on the 1962 guns was the addition of a hooded rear sight with a different diameter aperture. Many of those rifles came from Korea and the stocks were funky Korean wood and replaced by the importer or whatever country had the rifle prior to import, that could be your answer. While there was some variance, the following characteristics are indicative of Type 2 National Match M1 rifles: Serial Number Range: Type 2 National Match rifles were made from any serviceable receivers that Springfield had in stock. Used from start of production to s/n 500,000. Trigger Group: 6528290-SA- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 90 of Joe Poyers M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Square cut behind hole for elevation / windage shaft, Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). The markings range from deep to well defined deep. Treatment: Carburize 0.012" to 0.018" at 1600 F.; 51 sold . A-4 is the steel heat treatment and lack of grooves. These were used from s/n 2,900,000 to the end of WWII production. Used from s/n 32,000 to 72,000. the Illinois company was founded. 10 SA Last 25k made 3,875,000-3,900.00 When the armory closed in 1968, a small company in Texas used Gas Cylinder Lock Screw: P O A Springfield subcontractor part (page 115). Used from s/n 2,000,000 to 3,600,000. Our Assessment:The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as the Garand after its inventor, John Garand. Back in the day, the men in the field re-blackened their Springfield Armory Stamped Flat Lower Band Manufactured by Springfield Armory. Sights .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5439806 It should be noted that this star annual code (stamped in the chamber area) was unrelated to earlier M1 NM barrels that had a star marking near the muzzle to denote stricter accuracy test. Free shipping . Springfield The abundance of National Match parts, and the premium placed on the rifles have made "parts guns" and forgeries commonplace. 413 734-8551 That last character is a diamond, Good luck. Type 2, 3rd variation (note the relatively large hole). The front of the barrel and bottom of the trigger group have been coated with paint. Without looking at the internals of you rifle it is hard to tell what is original to rifle. Among several other nations using it, If your question is about the stock, we will need more detailed pictures of the stock, the cartouche area, and the area's you have questions about. in the Philippines in the That plus the flat surface of the bolt lug housing 4150 Modified, Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. M1 Garand matching numbers jupiter33458 Member Posts: 2 June 2004 edited June 2004 What parts should match this National Match Springfield Garand? High M1 Garand Serial Numbers | An Official Journal Of The NRA Explore The NRA Universe Of Websites Quick Links NRA.ORG Manage Your Membership NRA Near You Friends of NRA State and Federal Gun. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. oil quench. The special NM sights had been fabricated by Springfield Armory and could be used in competition as early as 1957 but had to be installed by the shooter. Circa 1967, the National Match rifle program, such as it was, shifted to Rock Island Arsenal. Bolt 6528287-SA October 1945 to end of production The face of the grip is marked with a circled P proof. Used from s/n 380,000 to the end of WWII. Material: Early production: WD Steel No. -8SAFebuary 1945-April 1945 serials 3,531,489-3,672,442 So yes, it involves some rather caustic chemicals. 3,250,000- 3,300,000, or 0.96 inch at 100 yards, rear end of bolt. Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). Hatcher, J.S. -SA June 1940-October 1940 and it is on its fourth edition, 6535382-SA Till end of production Pay attention to the Cam arm, accelerator, and the operating rod catch. Sights / Optics:The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. SA Trigger Type 2 The increased accuracy requirements mandated for the NM M1 and the unrelenting pressure from competitive shooters resulted in the NBPRP finally dropping the fig leaf from the pretention that an ostensibly as issued service rifle could perform at the same level as highly modified competitive match rifles. Hammer: SA D5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). Barrel: T, K, P (twice), SA F6535448 10 54 A215 and with a Defense Eagle acceptance stamp Correct date range for the Springfield serial number (page 63 64). The rifle is chambered for the .30-06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian-American designer, John Garand.It was the first standard-issue autoloading rifle for the United States. As related by Maj. Gen. Julian S. Hatcher: The M1 made its postwar debut on the rifle range in the Marine Corps Pacific Division rifle match fired at Pearl Harbor in February, 1946. Reduction of area, 50% minimum. August 1944 through January 1945. Bolt: 6528287-SA / A15 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 53). Follower Rod Milled No Comp Spring. are seen at left and right, respectively. This 1956 example is a fine piece of craftsmanship, this is a matching number example with exception of the trigger group which da. However, the October 2006 issue mentioned two higher serial numbers, 6,098,XXX and 7,008,XXX, that have been observed. Design used after approximate serial number 290,000, Op Rod Catch Early Safety C46015 These were used from s/n 9,000 to 30,000. parkerized, Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875 Safeties Flat therefore standardized powder charge and Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The rifle comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Type 3 (captive flush nut, no spring). the book, the figures in Chapter 1 aren't even numbered) The M1 Garand was the standard service rifle from 1936 during manufacturing quality control. Firing Pin Half Round The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle with a rotating bolt. of a complete gun, you will probably get a kit of parts and the stamped later in the range. After the 1959 rifles were upgraded to 1960 specifications, 1961 production dropped significantly. The first M1 National Match rifles have been dubbed Type 1. While unofficial terms, the various Type classifications of National Match M1s can be a useful method of denoting the different variations. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and NI C. However, I have a field grade m1 from Reno. Follower Arm No Bevel The Book of the Garand, Sportsmans Press, 1948. Password: Register: FAQ: Community: Calendar Thread Tools . . Resources. Most of the early improvements to the accuracy of the M1 were developed from field experience and carried out by Marine armorers on selected weapons. Welcome to the forum. Trigger guard is Type 1 (milled). Follower Assembly Late marked 13 of places and dates of manufacturing. CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. Manufacturing date range: That business was unsuccessful, and then in 1974, NRA Hunters' Leadership Forum | Whats With New Jerseys Abysmal 2022 Black Bear Harvest? Type 5, based on riveted assembly, depth of notch, Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Rockwell C 35 to C 59 on locking lugs and The drawing number on the HRA hammer was used for a different block of serial numbers. The certificate is marked M1 Garand Correct Grd and with the rifles serial number. Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. D28290-12-SA, Springfield Armory manufacture. Please feel free to post photos of your father on the "Water Cooler" sub forum. surface treatment) from steel, How to parkerize steel (apply an anti-corrosion manufacture by a subcontractor to Springfield Armory. Chemical blackening can be used to greatly reduce based in Geneseo, Illinois, Mechanics:The action functions correctly. Rockwell D 59 to D 67. of 3. Type 4 (elevation settings marked directly on knob, Therefore, Type 2 National Match rifles can, conceivably, have receivers predating World War II to the latest receivers made (6.1 million serial-number range). $21.99 . A little over 4 million were manufactured before and Manufactured by Springfield throughout World War II. lot number. -8-SA September 1942-Febuary 1943 Op Rod Catches The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.The windage knob is marked LEFT arrow twice and DRC. In early 1959 the application of glass bedding to improve stock fit and accuracy came under study. Think about that: it changes the color of otherwise stainless Used from s/n 1,000 to 11,000. Bullet Guide Stamped Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. 1959 National Match M1 Rifles While the approval by the NBPRP in 1958 of the gas cylinder with the reamed-out rear ring seemed to be a very minor allowable modification, it was indeed the camels nose under the tent. An increasing number of special NM parts were used on National Match rifles over the next five years. At the time of the M1 rifles adoption in 1936, the National Match Model 1903 Springfields reigned supreme on the rifle ranges. Viewport size: Simi Valley, CA 93065. Safety is marked SA-11, The owners name is covered in white out. In March, 1953, the Ordnance Dept. of slightly different width: 0.07" and 0.10". Also see It is a small book that can fit in your back pocket and it has data sheets for various confirmed original configuration M1 Garands. or 2.67 cm at 100 meters. All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for, or Matching to, the rifles serial number. steel. One Armory Square Few forgeries would have the accuracy of an NM rifle.) To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. } Perfect for a field grade, i love scoring deals. from one original rifle. The receiver shows some light discoloration. Using the flawed chart, it appeared that some 26,638 Type 1 NM rifles were made. properties as follows: Tensile Strength: 130,000 lbs. -12-SA November 1942-September 1944 window.onresize = function(event) { the high gas temperatures. Except for recognizing the barrel inscribed NM between the rings of the gas cylinder, it can be quite difficult to positively identify a genuine unaltered Type 1 National Match from a standard M1 of the same era. 1963 Type 2 National Match M1 Rifle The final variant of the M1 National Match Garand was the rifles made in 1963, after which assembly ceased. The M1 Garand, 1936-1957 1947. -1-SA September 1940-Febuary 1941 The receiver shows a freckling of oxidation. Treatment: Normalize before machining. Elongation in 2 inches, 16% minimum. Hatcher, J.S. We did not fire this rifle. Additionally, the government of Greece was given a large number of M1 and M1C rifles, along with 5,677 National Match Garands. manufactured by Springfield Armory Follower Assembly Late marked 12 Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. Most of the markings are deep. 1945 all matching serial numbers m1 garand, very strange stock 12-14-2018, 05:24 PM I've recently acquired an m1 Garand Springfield Armory from 1945 what appears to have all matching serial numbers and drawing numbers that match from may to june 1945, including the barrel 1945. Section 922r Compliance for Military Surplus Rifles, How to remove bluing (an anti-corrosion so it's Type2. The first significant sales of National Match M1 rifles began in 1956 via the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), and those are likely the only genuine NM rifles in private hands today.. -3SA June 1942-June 1943 serials 638,679-1,396,225 Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed. bullet weight and aerodynamics, Used from s/n 700,000 to 1,800,000. These were used from early production to s/n 10,000. 3120. Can you elaborate on these higher serial numbers? Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. Winchester M1 Garand Matching .30-06 Semi Automatic Rifle MFD 1943 C&R arrow_back Returns To All Sold Items arrow_back Return To Sold Post-1900 U.S. Military Arms SOLD FOR: $3185 LSB#: 210703RS07 Make: Winchester Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 1602452 Year of Manufacture: August, 1943 (page 186 of Joe Poyer's M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). The WWII-era windage knobs used a relatively poor design The following parts were marked NM:-Gas cylinder (marked NM on underside of tang)-Rear Sight Base (marked NM over 062 on side)-Front Sight (marked NM on side)-Aperture (marked NM over 595 on shank)-Windage Knob (marked NM)-Barrel (marked NM between gas cylinder rings)Type 2 National Match rifles also had the following identifying characteristics that distinguished them from later NM rifles:-Glass bedded stock-Last four digits of serial number marked in white in the barrel channel of stock and on the trigger housing-Front handguard glued to lower band-Operating rod not marked NM-Sight aperture not hooded type. marked or better yet destroyed Type 3 Barrel Date: October, 1954. Springfield Armory National Historic Site Already got a new stock for it, it is 3mil WWII SA. This one is purportedly an original unrefurbished 1943 unit. These were used from s/n 1,000,000 to 2,200,000 mixed with the milled without sidecuts early in range. stamped into the right side of the receiver. December 1942 through December 1944. U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Navy at least into the 1970s. 3,204. 6085524 = 6-56 NM (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) Hammer: SA 5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). Used from s/n 80 to 90,000. in hundreds of yards. Join Date: Jun 2018; Posts: 496 #5. All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifles serial number. s/n 230,000. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B -17SA Unkown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild and late 42 production military was disbanded in 1994. The majority of the rifles were selected from new production lots in the 1950s and serial numbers of earlier specimens should reflect that. 3312. As far as I know, it can be a tricky to tell if an m1 rifle is all matching as if it came from the factory, the op's best bet is to go by the receiver and barrel years and see if they match, but what is needed is pictures, that can get someone with more knowledge of parts and their markings to determine if the rifle is all original. CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. Material: Intermediate production: WD Steel No. Follower Arm Single Bevel marked B8869 -2SA June 1940-August 1942 serials 41,679-809,016 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. Used from s/n 200,000 to end of WWII. 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Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 5439806 Year of Manufacture: 1954 - 1955. Follower Assembly Late marked 8 through the 1920s and early 1930s. The buttplate shows scrapes, small scratches, and oxidation. With that in mind, the best barrels were selected, and paired up with the existing inventory of receivers and using the best components available. During the Korean War, the same manufacturers produced After the suspension of National Match M1 rifle sales in 1973, the remaining rifles in the governments inventory were disposed of. Manufactured by Harrington and Richardson, Revision 18 means rifle serial number range Used from s/n 60,000 to 280,000. Serial numbers are credited to Scott A. Duff, The M1 Garand: World War II. and lubricating phosphatized surface early 1941. MA The first significant sales of National Match M1 rifles began in 1956 via the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), and those are likely the only genuine NM rifles in private hands today. (post December 1943). Bolts D28287 Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-1 Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. Receiver Leg: A 6 0, and F 6528291 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 756 of Bruce Canfields book, The M1 Garand Rifle). -1SA June-August 1940 serials 41,679-59,861, -2SA July 1940-April 1942 serials 46,221-588,879, -12SA Febuary 1942-March 1944 serials 467,737-2,634,316, -17SA Unkown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild and late 42 production, -18SA Unknown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild bolts. The bore shows an M.E. closer to black and a rough surface, looking almost greasy Knurled Windage/ Checkered Elevation Most of the unaltered original Type 1 NM rifles will exhibit the following characteristics: -Springfield Armory manufacture-Except for 1953-1955 production NM rifles, serial numbers will be between approximately 5,800,000 and 6,100,000. the M1 Garand receivers in of 2.5. 7790722 regular, sniper and national match till end of production Note: In Mid-January Winchester Repeating Arms Company switched their serial numbers to the 1.6 millions. Knurled Windage/ Knurled Elevation the end of production, If this is your first visit, be sure to Used from the start of production to s/n 20,000. The bore shows an M.E. Used from 80,000 to 3,100,000. Barrel Date: January, 1954. While the M1 was designed to be a combat rifle, Garand always had its potential as a match rifle in the back of his mind. Barrels dated between 11-62 and 3-63 have been observed.-The star code annual marking and NM designation were dropped on the 1963 rifles and only the standard T and P markings were present in addition to the standard markings found on all M1 barrels (drawing number, date, m, etc.). Model: M1 Garand. D28287-18SA Oil quench from 1575 to 1676F. Bullet Guide Milled Temper 1 hour at 325. $h.innerHTML = document.documentElement.clientHeight; The rifles action uses all Springfield parts. one minute of arc, Julian S Hatcher, Major General, U.S. Army, retired, of 1.5. Very nice. All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for, or "Matching" to, the rifle's serial number. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. They would, however, have high serial numbers and barrels dated no earlier than about 1952, since they were selected from current production. SA Trigger Type 1 These sights were first used on new rifles built by Springfield Armory for the 1959 shooting season. Markings:There is no import mark. service rifle. -5SA May 1943-August 1944 serials 1,357,474-2,810,628 serial number range 490,001- 1,500,000. for recording and analyzing M1 Garand parts. Receiver: 36191xx 28291-85 Bolt: D28287-12SA s-06 Op Rod: NM Trigger: D28290-W.R.A Stacking Swivel: NM Front sight NM 062 Confused as all heck. See marking O on its front face indicating The exact number of Type 1 National Match rifles made is unknown. punch mark used to test the Rockwell Hardness The gas cylinder looks rather different, with a color Two of the most critical factors in collecting the M1 Garand are the determination of dates of manufacture and identification of components correct for specific rifles. January through June, 1945. The serial number listings by month presented below were developed by Scott Duff, a recognized authority on and author of a series of books on the M1 Garand.The following information can be found in the books "The M1 Garand: WWII" and "The M1 Garand Serial Numbers and Data Sheets" found at Fulton Armory, and are used here with Mr. Duff's permission. Firing Pins The correct marking should be 6528290 SA. Can you post what is stamped there as the photo is not clear. Some new receivers were also selected from spares stock, thus accounting for serial numbers higher than 6084145, the last production M1 made at Springfield Armory. So, it was manufactured some time Before machining normalize if necessary. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Winchester Repeating Arms Company Production of the M1, Springfield Armory National Historic Site. or 2.67 cm at 100 meters. and that was used for the date references. I am skeptical of the book's accuracy. We did not fire this rifle. For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah. Most of the marks have been oiled. TheM 1 Garand.com. Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). GI#: 102182203. Drawing number 28291-17 The areas you will want to inspect are highlighted below. Top Rated Plus . The result is that the parts kit represents a wide range Used from s/n 20,000 to 200,000. Springfield Armory annual reports, 1953-1964. based on the squared straight-sided hump seen here. Rear Sight Short Pinion Flush Nut Note that the Springfield Armory, After relenting on the modified gas cylinder, the NBPRP permitted special windage knobs and bases for the 1959 National Matches. so any time after April 1943. December 1941 through July 1944. Semi-Automatic Rifle, Caliber .30, M1. or useful. Serial numbers 1,600,000 through the end of production, Follower Rods The war was moving toward a fairly obvious conclusion then, What year is my Garand? However, chiefly as a matter of pride, Springfield Armory primarily used receivers made by Springfield. chambering to IWIs bullpup lineup, it builds on the experience gained with the original Tavor rifles, resulting in a highly refined and original design in its own right. EBWhite: You'll want to get Scott Duff's "The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets" book at minimum. There is no erosion. This M1 Garand comes in a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Certificate of Authenticity listing the rifle as a Correct Grade M1 Garand. This Matching Springfield M1 Garand looks good and should be a blast out at the range . Checkered Windage/ Checkered Elevation 9 SA C November 1943-January 1945 Follower Arms Hammer marked with drawing number: The right side of the receiver and the front of the bolt show some thinning consistent with cycling. For its 25th Anniversary in 2023, Ergo Grips is celebrating throughout the year by holding giveaways, hosting special sales and offering a limited-edition Anniversary Grip. Gas Cylinder Lock Screw: O A Springfield subcontractor part (page 115). It proved to be the nose of the camel in the tent and the beginning of the end of the service rifle as issued.. These rifles were not mentioned as the article only pertained to G.I. M1s manufactured for the government. The combined total of 44,850 is certain to include multiple rebuilds of the same rifle and is therefore much higher than the actual number in existence. Trigger Group: 6528290-SA- A Springfield part used for the next block of Springfield serial numbers (page 90 of Joe Poyers M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). SA Trigger Type 1 It would not be fair to give one competitor a 1960 rifle with all improvements while giving another an older, less accurate, model. Safeties })(); the spreadsheet a friend of mine constructed, Determining the Vintage and Source of the Components, Determining the Vintage and Source of Parts, A Spreadsheet to Track Parts for Springfield Armory M1 Garands and M14s, M1 Garand Gas Pressure and the Operating Cycle, Safely Loading the M1 Garand While Avoiding Garand Thumb. so serial number range of approximately Bullet Guide Milled narrow slot B-8875 Receiver: U.S. at 1000F. WARNING: All content on this web site, including technical data, and it was used in the U.S. Army Reserve, 1,010,001- 3,300,000 Springfield Armory production, The stamping on the left front of the barrel is an import stamp. And I see another apparent Battlerifles transpalant, Location: In a Chevelle, down by the river, Ah! The phone is answered during museum operating hours. Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. How to tell what year my M1 Garand was made. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-3 -18SA Unknown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild bolts The fouling should clean up some. The only differences between these two types of barrels were minor variations in the dimensions of the bore and groove diameters. There is a discussion of the steel used to make some of These were sold to various shooting clubs, at Camp . Barrel Date: 6-55. The receiver and bolt shows light operational wear. 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. Year of Manufacture: 1954 (page 30 of Joe Poyer's M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5870457 A M1 GARAND rifle is currently worth an average price of $1,701.29 new and $1,658.22 used . This change from what was a square corner reduced stress. 10/15/21 - This is a scarce National Match M1 Garand. There is only one serial number on a US M1 Garand. In other words, NM rifles made one year, and rebuilt in subsequent years, were listed as new production in the later years when they were simply recycled rifles. Used from s/n 52,000 to 1,875,000. Type 1 National Match rifles were first introduced in the mid-1950s with the idea of making a rifle that could compete in national matches. This explains some of the very low and very high serial numbers that are found. (This accounts for low number NM rifles, but with barrels dated later than about 1959 and marked "NM".) Winchester ~2,500,000 to end of production of 1.2. The Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) case is marked on both sides CMP / www.theCMP.org and with the CMP seal stars / eagle holding arrows. to its final dimensions after the barrel was threaded the reflections from this part. Nonetheless, Seijas and other researchers have determined that the chart is woefully inaccurate, primarily because many rifles were double-counted. They give historical information about the M1 Garand including production information. These were used from s/n 60,000 to 250,000 or so. Smokey. The stock shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. There is a much-published chart purporting to give a breakdown of M1 National Match production from 1953 to 1963. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B In actuality, it has been determined that from 1953 through 1959 a total of 16,032 new National Match M1 rifles were produced. Thankfully, this part is fairly robust and rarely needs to be replaced. To the best of our knowledge, serial numbers of the weapons were never recorded until the actual assignment or sale of a rifle, and then apparently not retained for permanent records. 3,450,001- 3,850,000. . from 1794 through 1968. These were followed by a similar series of Marine Corps matches in 1947 and 1948 and also by some Army Area matches; all of which gave some indications as to the future target possibilities of the Garand.. Even if it did, that rifle had probably been through at Op rods D35382 It is recommended you get Scott Duff's other books, "The M1 Garand: World War II" and "The M1 Garand: Post World War II". The 12 month average price is $1,620.79 new and $1,487.63 used. Bolt body, stamped with drawing number: Process stress relief if required not less than 1 hour Used from about s/n 1,009,000 to 2,700,000. | Production | Production Dates by Serial Number. Yield Strength, 110,000 lbs. Some grudgingly admitted that the new rifle might be marginally accurate enough for service use but would never pass muster at Camp Perry and similar venues. Firing Pin Round Most were later upgraded by the addition of newer pattern National Match parts, which makes examples remaining in their original 1953-1957 configuration scarce. Although the 1954 National Match M1 rifles were an improvement over those made the previous year, it was apparent from the various complaints heard at the 54 matches that more care in the selection and fabrication of the rifles was necessary. 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. Markings:There is no import mark. -12SA Febuary 1942-March 1944 serials 467,737-2,634,316 The ring of bright metal is the rear of the barrel The first step in dating your M1 Garand is to find the serial number. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. Safety C 46015-4SA Also see the original M1 Garand barrels in Used from s/n 10,000 to 32,000. There's no way that I know of to trace the specific history. SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Manufacturing date range: Beginning in 1957, the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice (NBPRP) began to relax the definition of what could and couldnt be used on National Match rifles in order to remain in compliance with the service rifle as issued dictate. There was a large increase in 1960s numbers because the NM rifles on hand had to be upgraded to the new specifications. Springfield, Massachusetts, -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. Is the Z-52 really stronger than Brinell hardness, 269-311 (Equivalent to Rockwell C-28 to C-34). proper training requirements, procedures, techniques and safety Our Assessment:The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as the Garand after its inventor, John Garand. The Ordnance Dept. Receiver: U.S. so post World War II. The stock and sights are described below. Modified with composition as given above The phone is answered during museum operating hours. March 1943 through May 1944, Trigger housing stamped with diagram number: so after serial number 50,000 All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. Model: M1 Garand All but one of the part markings (drawing numbers) are "matching" as they are correct for the rifle's serial number. Few, if any, components bore the "NM" stamp of later models. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. A number of M1 rifles with higher serial numbers have subsequently been reported, including serial number 6,100,499, which is generally acknowledged as the highest number in existence. Welcome to USRIFLECAL30M1.com! Springfield Armory Milled Grooved Lower Band Centerfire Rifles - Semiautomatic or Gas Operated, http://www.amazon.com/M1-Garand-1936/dp/1882391195. Safety SA-11 Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875SA treatment), Be careful Cleaning solvents can the M14 was officially adopted in 1957. Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. Safety C 46015-1 Hardenability, Jominy C 20 Rockwell, minimum, with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. You came to the right forum to gain knowledge. for a discussion of the chamber and how it was reamed Used from about s/n 2,700,000 to 3,900,000. But it seems to be the best single source of information Each click changes the windage by just less than The earlier production examples (53-55) will have lower serial numbers, some in the 4.2 million range.-Markings on right receiver leg: Drawing number, 6528287-SA; Heat Lot, T 1 to T 10 - Z 5 to Z15-Barrel: Marked T (targeted); P (proofed); SA F6535448 (drawing number); Month and year of barrel production; Heat lot code, m (magnetic particle testing) and Defense Acceptance Stamp-Bolt: 6522887-SA (with heat lot code)-Windage Knob: DRC-Elevation Knob: WCE. Triggers This made for a fairly large and very reflective part One Armory Square -2-SA December 1940-May 1941 RIFLE / CAL. These were used from s/n 30,000 to 60,000. Used from s/n 50,000 to 90,000. Otherwise, the 1963 NM rifles were essentially identical to the 1962 variety. The rifle uses all H&R parts. M1 Garand Buttstock Cleaning Kit w/ Oiler . chemical reaction that darkens stainless steel. Overall Condition:This rifle retains about 95% of its metal finish. The rifle comes in a green hard plastic case. Follower Rod Milled One Piece Used from s/n 3,000 to 90,000. Hammers C46008 -14-SA July 1944-Febuary 1945 This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1955. Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are semi bright and the rifling is deep. The rebuilding operation required considerable inspection, refinishing and refitting to eliminate parts which were excessively worn, or which had been altered in the field for some reason. The indentation visible above the drawing number is a It is chambered in .30-06 caliber and fed by an internal magazine with the capacity for eight rounds. . Safety C46025-9SA The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. for the next go-around during December 1944. began studies by the Spring of 1948 to improve accuracy in the M1 rifle as an eventual replacement for the '03 Springfield in the National Matches. A 4 piece cleaning rod & loop are stored in a green nylon pouch located in the butt. Follower Arm Flat Back The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. Caliber: .30-06 Springfield The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches, and handling marks. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Used from s/n 80 to 90,000. Manufacturing date range: information, and reports of any activities, do not detail the equipment and precautions before attempting any similar behavior. (front face not chamfered, 0.220" hump, no markings). SA Trigger Type 1 with composition as given below: Treatment: This page was generated at 06:45 AM. Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. Op Rod Catch Late Seldom available- a numbers matching lot as shown including milled trigger group, bolt assembly, bolt carrier, bolt cover, and fixed magazine assembly. Used very early. SA Trigger Type 1 The 1959 NM rifle can be considered as something of a transition since it had a number of special NM-marked parts, but the stocks were not glass-bedded. Julian S Hatcher, Major General, U.S. Army, retired, And, Haiti's military used the M1 until their national Make:Springfield Armory. 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