Springfield Armory 1944 M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto Rifle – WWII Production, Original Parkerized Finish
This April 1944 Springfield Armory M1 Garand represents a late-war, U.S.-made service rifle in largely original configuration. Finished in gray-green Parkerizing over forged steel and dressed in oil-finished walnut, it shows the features collectors look for: type-2 rear-sight drums, star-headed T3 gas-cylinder lock screw, and the absence of import marks. With a mirror-bright bore and solid mechanics, it offers both historical value and dependable function.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The rifle remains in solid functional shape. Scattered scratches and blemishes are present on the Parkerized metal and walnut stock, but they do not affect operation.
What’s Included
Forged at Springfield Armory during WWII, this rifle falls in the 2.78-million serial range—just weeks before the Normandy landings—making it a desirable piece for period collections.
The gray-green Parkerized finish remains consistent across the receiver, barrel, and metal hardware, matching the wartime standard. Walnut stock and matching two-piece handguards retain their original oil finish, showing honest service marks without structural cracks.
Sighting equipment is as issued: a wing-protected front post and late-war aperture rear sight with windage and elevation drums, free of the earlier lock-bar. Controls are crisp, and the gas-operated, rotating-bolt action cycles smoothly with the classic eight-round “ping.”
The 24-inch steel barrel delivers a bright, sharp-rifled bore—ready for accurate range work or careful preservation. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches, offering traditional military ergonomics.