Trigger Group: 6528290-SA- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 90 of Joe Poyers M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). Used from s/n 3,000 to 90,000. Follower Arm Double Bevel marked B8869 EBWhite: You'll want to get Scott Duff's "The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets" book at minimum. come from that book. Brinell hardness, 269-311 (Equivalent to Rockwell C-28 to C-34). John C Garand worked at The serial number cited in the article Post-World War II M1 Garands (August 2006, p. 48) you referenced was simply the highest number reported in government documents available at the time and not necessarily the highest serial number utilized by the Springfield Armory. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-2 of places and dates of manufacturing. Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. Let me say it is a shooter. By 1959 production of new M1 rifles was phased out and all subsequent M1NM's were made by rebuilding existing rifles or from parts stock on hand. Used from s/n 200,000 to end of WWII. The stock and sights are described below. The markings range from deep to well defined deep. They are not serial numbers but drawing numbers. 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. Additionally, the government of Greece was given a large number of M1 and M1C rifles, along with 5,677 National Match Garands. Knurled Windage/ Checkered Elevation We did not fire this rifle. Follower Assembly Late marked 12 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. Round Safeties without hole .30 CAL/7.62 MM National Stock Numbers (NSN) HRA with LMR Barrel List. 01105. There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves. M1 Garand Foreign Military Assistance (FMA/MAP) Data. -5SA May 1943-August 1944 serials 1,357,474-2,810,628 oil quench. seen above means it's Type 6A, Heralded by George S. Patton as the "greatest battle implement ever devised," the M-1 Garand outclassed the bolt action rifles of other World War II belligerents. an intact receiver and not one reassembled from "de-milled" the barrel has already been threaded into the receiver. This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1955. $w.innerHTML = document.documentElement.clientWidth; 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. so serial number range of approximately and the Civilian Volunteer Organization. Used from about s/n 200,000 to 500,000. These were used from s/n 30,000 to 60,000. Because of the evolutionary nature of the NM program, identification and verification of specimens is extremely difficult. Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are semi bright and the rifling is deep. 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. 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. those three figures are misnumbered. manufacture by a subcontractor to Springfield Armory. Sights / Optics:The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. Used from s/n 1,800,000 to the end of WWII. This Matching Springfield M1 Garand looks good and should be a blast out at the range . The M1 Garand is capable of firing 16-24 rounds per minute. early 1941. Used from about s/n 500,000 to 1,009,000. Used from s/n 20,000 to 40,000. The phone is answered during museum operating hours. -3SA June 1942-June 1943 serials 638,679-1,396,225 -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. scraps. Rear Sight Short Pinion Rounded Lock Bar If nothing else, failed bolts would surely be obviously that's available. All the below details on type and manufacturer with a light grey matte finish. Can you elaborate on these higher serial numbers? These rifles proved to be capable of excellent performance at the highest levels of competition for many years. during post-WWII modification. The windage knob is marked LEFT arrow twice and DRC. Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. In March, 1953, the Ordnance Dept. Square cut behind hole for elevation / windage shaft, Used from s/n 30,000 to 90,000. At the time of the M1 rifle's adoption in 1936, the National Match Model 1903 Springfields reigned supreme on the rifle ranges. Serial Number: 4708419. 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). 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. Hammers C46008 Centerfire Rifles - Semiautomatic or Gas Operated, http://www.amazon.com/M1-Garand-1936/dp/1882391195. so it's Type2. (two holes, square notch in one end), This was followed by other matches held by the Marines. punch mark used to test the Rockwell Hardness (post December 1943). Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7. The bore shows an M.E. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875 -7SA June 1944-March 1945 serials 2,723,004-3,531,489 ISBN 1-882391-19-5, North Cape Publications, Tustin CA, for recording and analyzing M1 Garand parts. Password: Register: FAQ: Community: Calendar Thread Tools . As the first Type 1 National Match rifles saw use at Camp Perry in 1953, Springfield Armory engineers were assigned to work as armorers and gunsmiths on the rifles so they could listen to the various suggestions and complaints heard from competitive shooters. Guns Listing ID: 683809The M1 Garand or M1 rifle [nb 1] is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S Army during World War II and the Korean War.The rifle is chambered for the .30-06 .Click for more info. It is recommended you get Scott Duff's other books, "The M1 Garand: World War II" and "The M1 Garand: Post World War II". These were used from the start of production through 10,000. The trigger Group is marked 6528290-SA which was used for the next block of Springfield serial numbers. Markings:There is no import mark. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / 5870457 After excess compound was removed, the stock was Apparently, the Greeks considered these as service rifles and most had the special National Match sights replaced by standard sights. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Has Extra Hole 4150 Modified, Manufactured by Springfield throughout World War II. Few forgeries would have the accuracy of an NM rifle.) Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. John Garands prediction years earlier that in years to come the Garand rifle will take its place as a superbly accurate match rifle eventually proved to be most prescient. The Telegraph Press, C46008-7 SA, Manufactured by Springfield Armory. The reader MUST NOT attempt any reported activity, technique, or Improvements and changes were implemented by an evolutionary process from 1954 thru 1963, until the M1 was replaced by the M14. Used from s/n 60,000 to 280,000. Markings:There is no import mark. (4th edition, Collectors typically differentiate the Type 1 from the Type 2 rifles in that the former did not have glass-bedded stocks while the latter did. Mixed usedfrom s/n 50,000 to 100,000. Most were later upgraded by the addition of newer pattern National Match parts, which makes examples remaining in their original 1953-1957 configuration scarce. for a discussion of the chamber and how it was reamed of slightly different width: 0.07" and 0.10". The receiver legs and underside of the receiver show areas of thinning. Below is a list of serial numbers for the M1 Garand noting the year and month it was produced. at 3/8 inch from quenched end. In an August 2006 American Rifleman article regarding post-World War II Garand rifles, it was stated that the highest serial number was 6,090,905. and the stamped later in the range. Follower Assembly Early revision 1 other 7.62x25mm handguns? Type 4 (elevation settings marked directly on knob, of 1.2. Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The rifle comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). Trigger is Type 2 (no tooling hole). bullet weight and aerodynamics, Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). To this end, the following inspections and fitting of parts for the 1955 National Match rifles were forthcoming: -Barrels were inspected and their straightness was determined by air gauging -Bolts were selected that exhibited minimum headspace requirements-Stocks and handguards were specially selected for grain and fit-Lower bands were selected for tight fit-Gas cylinders were specially selected for proper fit-Rear sights were selected to avoid excess looseness or binding.-Operating rods were chosen for proper fit-Stocks were carefully selected with attention given to the straightness of the grain, density of the wood, lack of imperfections and proper fit to the receiver-Trigger groups were selected for fit. 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). 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. probably post-WWII manufacture by Springfield Back in the day, the men in the field re-blackened their Barrel: T, P (3 times), and SA F6535448 5 55 MD 50 Correct date range for the Springfield serial number (page 63 64). Used late WWII production from 3,500,000 to 3,900,000. top of page. Springfield ~2,500,000 to end of production Garand parts were manufactured, at least within ranges It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. This is a good guide to help check correct parts on a specific serial number rifle. 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. Springfield Armory Milled Grooved Lower Band This was revealed in an article he authored titled Grooming the Garand for Perry in the September 1947 issue of The American Rifleman, in which he gave an interesting glimpse into his thoughts on the subject: I am confident that [the M1 rifle] is potentially as accurate as any service rifle ever made, and that with the same care that has been bestowed on the 1903 National Match rifles in the past, it can be made to give long-range accuracy that will excel that of any other military arm., The demand for rifles during World War II precluded development of a match version of the M1, but this changed in the immediate post-war period. 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. Springfield Armory Arched Lower Band After the 1959 rifles were upgraded to 1960 specifications, 1961 production dropped significantly. October 1943 through April 1945. now a National Historic Site, The Telegraph Press, 8 The operating rod catch is a critical component to the correct operation of the M1 Garand. 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.). Those would be the ones! Safety C46025-6SA the book, the figures in Chapter 1 aren't even numbered) Remember that the punch mark just means that it has been Model: M1 Garand All but one of the part markings (drawing numbers) are "matching" as they are correct for the rifle's serial number. When the armory closed in 1968, a small company in Texas used Bullet Guide Millednarrow slot unmarked The rifle would become the first standard-issue semi-automatic infantry rifle in the world. There is a discussion of the steel used to make some of M1 Garand matching numbers jupiter33458 Member Posts: 2 June 2004 edited June 2004 What parts should match this National Match Springfield Garand? If you're doing a Garand "build", as opposed to a restoration I used Carburize 0.015" to 0.020" at 1600 F.; SA Trigger Type 1 Knurled Windage/ Knurled Elevation the name for a few years. These were used from s/n 250,000 to 2,900,000. a candle, or a trusty Zippo. service rifle. Think about that: it changes the color of otherwise stainless Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. A little over 4 million were manufactured before and during World War II, by the federal armory in Springfield, Massachusetts, and by Harrington & Richardson and International Harvester. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus overall condition. One Armory Square This Matching Springfield M1 Garand looks good and should be a blast out at the range. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. A little over 5,500,000 M1 Garands were manufactured during It is important to note that the regulations for these matches mandated that all rifles fired in the competition be the service rifle as issued. This precluded any significant modifications that would prevent the rifles in the matches from (theoretically) being used interchangeably with standard service rifles. Links to other sites we find interesting produce poison gas. 3,450,001- 3,850,000. Op Rod Catch Late More Sold "Other" Post-1900 American Arms. Used from s/n 10,000 to 32,000. marked or better yet destroyed Rockwell D 59 to D 67. Most were Springfield Armory (SA) barrels, but a few Line Material Co. (LMR) and Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. (HRA) barrels have been documented on genuine Type 2 NM Garands. 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. The rear sight aperture should be stamped NM595 and the front sights stamped NM062. The latter indicated a smaller 0.0595-inch rear sight aperture and a narrower 0.062-inch-wide front sight blade, respectively. Seldom available- a numbers matching lot as shown including milled trigger group, bolt assembly, bolt carrier, bolt cover, and fixed magazine assembly. The internal magazine is loaded by an eight-round stripper clip . The rifle comes in a green hard plastic case. of a complete gun, you will probably get a kit of parts The number of National Match M14s made at Springfield Armory was far less than the number of M1 NM rifles made between 1953 and 1963. Centerfire rifles, carbines and other gas operated rifles. January through June, 1945. This is important whether . See marking O on its front face indicating -12-SA November 1942-September 1944 They did not have the front or rear "NM" sights, nor did they have glass bedding. Temper 1 hour at 325. For example, the exploded view diagram refers to components s/n 80,000. Thankfully, this part is fairly robust and rarely needs to be replaced. 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. Area Code: 866. 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. 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.. Started at approximate serial number 4,200,000 through Op rods D35382 Material: Early production: WD Steel No. use of equipment based on reports on this web site. SA Trigger Type 1 But I would expect failed bolts to have been destroyed, Manufactured by Harrington and Richardson, These sights were first used on new rifles built by Springfield Armory for the 1959 shooting season. Used from start of production to 200,000. The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S Army during World War II and the Korean War.. M1 Garand Demilitarized List. Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875SA Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. There is only one serial number on a US M1 Garand. Used from s/n 700,000 to 1,800,000. Follower Assembly Late marked 11 Gas Cylinder Lock Screw: O A Springfield subcontractor part (page 115). The phone is answered during museum operating hours. Hatcher, J.S. Since Springfield Armory was still making Ml's, only hand-picking of superior quality weapons and some minor gunsmithing were needed to bring the weapons to required standards. or 2.67 cm at 100 meters. The M1 remained the standard service rifle of the U.S. until It is a "matching" M1 Garand that uses parts with markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifle's serial number. Also see tested. it was the standard service rifle in Manufactured by Springfield Armory. 425,001- 3,000,000 Civilian Auxiliary Forces Geographical Unit (CAFGU) Also see Except for the barrel date, 1962 Type 2 National Match M1 rifles were essentially identical to the 1961 variant except for the following: -Hooded aperture rear sight that permitted half clicks of elevation and marked NM on cylinder and NM on shank-Rear sight base marked NM/2 on side-1962 Annual Star code NM marked barrel. 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. All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifles serial number. WD Steel No. Sergeant. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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Note: In Mid-January Winchester Repeating Arms Company switched their serial numbers to the 1.6 millions. var $w = document.getElementById('w'), D28287-18SA The WWII-era windage knobs used a relatively poor design The patent drawings for the gas trap and gas port Manufacturing date range: It is chambered in .30-06 caliber and fed by an internal magazine with the capacity for eight rounds. properties as follows: Tensile Strength: 130,000 lbs. Receiver: U.S. so it was manufactured during July 1942. However, chiefly as a matter of pride, Springfield Armory primarily used receivers made by Springfield. during World War II, by the federal armory in 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.. It is my opinion that the Type 2 National Match M1 is the epitome of Garand rifle development; it is a work of art in wood and metal. 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. (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) 3. Type 2 rear sight bodies were used from around serial The number does not match the serial number in any way Comment. This specific design Hammer: SA 5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). Is the Z-52 really stronger than Safeties Flat A meeting at Springfield Armory in September 1956 resulted in the funding of an engineering program to improve the M1 National Match rifle. Regards. This is a good guide to help check correct parts on a specific serial number rifle. Approximate serial number range: lot number. so any time after October 1940. It would not be fair to give one competitor a 1960 rifle with all improvements while giving another an older, less accurate, model. Used from 80,000 to 3,100,000. SA Trigger Type 1 Smokey. of 1.5. -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. There Is A Difference! List if M1 Garand Draw numbers and manufacture dates These figures are approxomite, from inspecting known correct examples and compairing to varioius reference materials mainly from Scott Duff, Jim Thompson, and others. As was the case on many other occasions, those who denigrated John Garands masterpiece were proven wrong. Material: Intermediate production: WD Steel No. MA 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). -14-SA July 1944-Febuary 1945 the end of production, Firing Pins Stamped with drawing number: Critics of the new-fangled semi-automatic service rifle were convinced that it was not accurate enough to compete with the proven bolt-action match rifles. .30 M1 rifles for use in the National Matches. Bullet Guides -2SA June 1940-August 1942 serials 41,679-809,016 (flat top on rear ring). Used from s/n 30,000 to 200,000. Add an HRA M1 Garand with LMR Barrel. Yield Strength, 110,000 lbs. The receiver shows some light discoloration. 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