Springfield Armory 1944 M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Parkerized Finish & Walnut Stock
Made at Springfield Armory in January 1944, this M1 Garand represents a mid-war production example with all the hallmarks collectors look for, including the lock-bar rear sight, grooved walnut stock, and forged receiver in the serial block that overlapped Winchester rifles. Its classic 8-round en-bloc clip system, protected blade front sight, and parkerized steel finish give buyers a textbook World War II configuration backed by Springfield’s wartime craftsmanship.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling. The parkerized surfaces display scattered scratches and small blemishes typical of field service.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, with minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- OD-green GI web sling (installed)
- 2 steel 8-round M1 Garand en-bloc clips
This rifle’s receiver number 2493609 places it squarely in the January 1944 production window, a period that saw heightened output for front-line deployment. The duplicate-number block shared with Winchester adds an interesting manufacturing footnote without affecting authenticity.
The walnut stock retains its wartime straight-grip profile with grasping-groove fore-end, matched by a walnut handguard. An oil finish preserves the wood’s character while maintaining the non-reflective look preferred by wartime ordnance standards.
Lock-bar rear sights with windage and elevation drums pair with the wing-protected blade front sight, giving shooters the precise, durable sight picture that became standard on mid-war rifles. The gas-operated action cycles smoothly, feeding from the iconic internal box magazine that automatically ejects the clip after the eighth round.
A 24 inch barrel optimizes the .30-06 cartridge for both accuracy and down-range energy, while a 13 inch length of pull provides a comfortable, era-correct fit. The parkerized finish on forged carbon steel parts offers lasting corrosion resistance and the proper WWII appearance.