Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Auto Rifle .30-06 24-inch, 1952 Korean War Era (8rd)
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a U.S.-made, government-arsenal rifle marked "U.S. RIFLE / CAL. .30 M1 / SPRINGFIELD ARMORY" on the receiver heel. It is a Korean War era example with a Springfield barrel marked "S-A 10-52" and a 1952 production date in the 4.2 million serial range. The rifle has a wood stock and handguards, standard GI iron sights, and period-correct military-style markings including a boxed SA over JLG stock cartouche and the Ordnance crossed-cannons emblem.
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: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Overall Mechanics: Mechanically functional.
Finish: Shows wear from use and handling.
Stock: Shows wear from use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape with scratches and blemishes present. The bore is described as clean and shiny. Rust and pitting are present.
What's Included
- 2x 8-round en-blocs
- Green web rifle sling with metal hardware (installed)
Built on the classic M1 platform, this is a gas-operated, semi-automatic rifle chambered in .30-06 with an 8-round capacity. It has a 24-inch barrel and an overall length of approximately 43.6 inches, with listed weight approximately 9.5 lb.
The rifle is equipped with standard GI-style iron sights: a wing-protected blade/post front sight and a receiver-mounted aperture rear sight with protective ears and knob-adjustable windage and elevation. These features match the traditional M1 Garand sighting setup used across U.S. service production.
Collectors will appreciate the documented markings and stamps, including the receiver heel marking, the Springfield barrel marking "S-A 10-52," and the stock cartouche and Ordnance crossed-cannons emblem. The configuration is described as a standard rifle setup, specifically noted as not an M1C/M1D sniper configuration and not a shortened "Tanker" style build.
Additional GI-style details called out include a checkered metal buttplate with a hinged trap door and a gas cylinder with a visible gas cylinder lock screw. The rifle has a wood stock and upper wood handguards, with a 13.0 length of pull.