Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Auto, 24 In. Barrel, WWII 1942 Springfield Production
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a WWII-production rifle from 1942 with features aligned to early wartime configuration. Its six-digit receiver serial falls in the 552k range, dating it to approximately March–April 1942. Chambered in .30-06 with a 24 inch barrel and presented in excellent condition, it offers a bright, clean bore and classic U.S. service rifle features.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm presents with a few very minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes on the surfaces. The bore is bright and clean.
What’s Included
- Leather two-strap sling marked "MRT 12-86" (installed)
- Winter Trigger Set
The rifle uses the standard gas-operated, semi-automatic action paired with a top-loading internal magazine configured for 8-round en-bloc clips. The gas cylinder is located at the muzzle without a bayonet-lug projection, and the gas cylinder lock screw has the star-shaped recess associated with this period.
Furniture consists of a hardwood stock with two upper handguards and a steel, checkered buttplate with a hinged trap door. A stacking swivel and front sling swivel are present. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Iron sights include a wing-protected front post and an adjustable rear aperture with protective ears. The rear sight provides windage and elevation adjustments via its knobs, offering precise, repeatable settings.
Built by Springfield Armory in the United States during WWII, this rifle represents a 1942 production example in excellent condition. It combines correct wartime features with clean mechanical and bore characteristics.