Springfield Armory M1 Garand .308 Win/7.62 NATO Conversion, WWII 1942 Receiver, 24 in Barrel, Parkerized, Walnut Stock
Built on a Springfield Armory M1 Garand receiver from approximately September 1942, this rifle has been converted to 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester while retaining its original heel marking. It features a 24-inch steel barrel with a crowned muzzle, a Parkerized finish, and oil-finished walnut furniture. The rifle uses standard M1 8-round en-bloc clips and retains the correct gas system and sighting equipment. No importer marks or commercial rollmarks are visible.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in great shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Four 8-round en-bloc clips
- Bayonet with scabbard
- Olive-drab web sling
- Original box
- Ammunition
This M1 is based on a Springfield Armory WWII receiver and falls within an approximate September 1942 production range. The heel is marked 'U.S. RIFLE / CAL. 30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY,' and the original caliber marking remains despite the later conversion. No importer marks or commercial rollmarks are visible on the receiver.
The rifle is converted to 7.62x51mm NATO/.308 Winchester, offering compatibility with both cartridges as specified. It retains a 24-inch steel barrel with a crowned muzzle and uses the standard M1 8-round en-bloc clip system. The gas system remains the classic M1 layout.
Hardware details include the standard M1 gas cylinder with stacking swivel, front sling swivel, bayonet lug, and single-slot gas cylinder lock screw. The finish is Parkerized over steel, consistent with military configuration and intended durability.
The stock set is walnut with an oil finish, including a full pistol grip stock and two-piece walnut handguards. A steel buttplate with checkering and a trapdoor is fitted. Sights are correct M1 iron sights: a wing-protected front blade and a rear aperture/micrometer unit with click windage and elevation drums.
Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, aligning with classic M1 geometry. The action is the well-known semi-automatic, gas-operated system using a long-stroke operating rod and a rotating bolt.