Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle | May 1942 Production, WWII-Era Collectible
Produced in May 1942, this Springfield Armory M1 Garand is an early-mid-war example of the iconic U.S. service rifle. Retaining its original 24-inch barrel, gas-operated action, and eight-round en-bloc clip system, the rifle features matching walnut stock and handguards with a trapdoor butt-plate. The receiver serial number 630xxx places it squarely in wartime production, making it a desirable piece for shooters and historians alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good – intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle shows scattered scratches and handling blemishes consistent with service use. A painted rack number “26” is present on the butt.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory M1 Garand rifle
- 2 × 8-round steel en-bloc clips
The manganese Parkerized finish is typical of wartime Springfield production and provides durable corrosion resistance without modern refinishing. All metal components retain consistent color, pointing to a rifle that has remained in military configuration.
The walnut stock set shows the straight-grain pattern and medium-brown hue associated with early 1940s Springfield rifles. The trapdoor butt-plate still opens smoothly, offering storage for a cleaning kit or oiler.
Sight components are correct: a protected front post integral to the gas-cylinder/bayonet-lug assembly and an adjustable aperture rear sight with windage and elevation drums. These features deliver the precise sight picture the Garand is known for.
Marked “D28287-12 SA,” the bolt matches the receiver’s period and exhibits the robust machining of wartime Springfield parts. The gas-operated action cycles reliably with standard M2 ball ammunition, feeding from the included eight-round clips.