Pre-Pearl Harbor 1941 Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle
Serial number 389528 places this Springfield Armory M1 Garand in November 1941 production, just weeks before the attack on Pearl Harbor. Retaining its early narrow gas cylinder without bayonet lug and Type I lock-bar sights, this rifle represents an original World War II configuration that collectors seek. The gray phosphate finish, walnut stock, and matching handguards remain intact, offering a historically significant example of the first U.S. semi-automatic service rifle.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The gray phosphate metal surfaces show scattered scratches and handling marks consistent with service use. Walnut stock and handguards display light blemishes but remain structurally solid. The bore is bright and shiny with strong, well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- U.S. green cotton web sling (M1 pattern, installed)
- Six 8-round M1 Garand en-bloc clips
This rifle is an authentic example of early-war Springfield Armory production, manufactured in November 1941 when fewer than 400,000 Garands had left the factory. The pre-war serial range and original narrow gas cylinder illustrate a configuration quickly altered after America entered the conflict.
The Type I lock-bar rear sight and wing-protected blade front sight remain in place, providing the sight picture favored by WWII marksmen before later sight revisions. Their presence adds to the rifle’s historical accuracy and desirability among collectors.