Springfield Armory M1 Garand Blue Sky (Arlington VA) Import Marked .30-06 Semi Auto Rifle, 24-inch Barrel (1944)
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a WWII-era U.S. rifle with a receiver manufactured in 1944 and clear receiver heel markings reading "U.S. RIFLE" / "CAL. .30 M1" / "SPRINGFIELD" / "ARMORY." It also bears the "BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON VA" import stamp. The rifle shows a documented mix of parts, including barrel markings that indicate it is not original to the receiver, making this a straightforward, correctly-identified example with visible history and use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. (As with all firearms, a full mechanical function check should be performed by a qualified gunsmith prior to firing.)
Cosmetics: The finish shows extensive wear from use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: The wood furniture is worn down. The bore is in fair shape.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory M1 Garand rifle
This is a full-size, gas-operated (piston) M1-platform rifle chambered in .30-06, with the classic 8-round en-bloc clip internal magazine system. It wears a matte gray phosphate/parkerized-like finish and retains the standard GI-style sight setup: a protected blade/post front sight and a receiver-mounted adjustable aperture rear sight with windage and elevation knobs.
The rifle is configured with a full-length GI-profile wood stock and matching front and rear wood handguards. The metal buttplate is checkered and includes a trap door, and the rifle retains key external hardware including the rear sling swivel, front sling swivel, and stacking swivel/loop.
Markings on the rifle support the parts-mix description. The receiver serial is in the 2,673,xxx range and is stated as approximately March 1944 manufacture. The barrel shows markings including "HRA," "D6535448," and a partially visible date-style stamp "2 55," indicating a non-original-to-receiver barrel. The bolt is marked "6528287-SA" and "A-10."
The barrel length is 24 inches, consistent with the standard M1 Garand profile. The gas cylinder assembly and lock screw are present, and the rifle is clearly identified by its "BLUE SKY / ARLINGTON VA" import stamp, a notable marking for collectors documenting its import history.