Century Arms (CAI) M-1 Rifle M1 Garand-Pattern Semi Auto Rifle .30-06 24" Barrel
This Century Arms (CAI) M-1 Rifle is a .30-06, M1 Garand-pattern semi-automatic rifle built on a steel receiver marked "M-1 RIFLE CAL. 30-06" and "MADE IN THE USA BY C.A.I. ST. ALBANS VT." This example is a mix of parts, noted as mostly Danish M1 components, and it retains classic Garand features like the under-barrel gas cylinder/lock assembly at the muzzle and the en-bloc clip-fed internal magazine system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is assembled from multiple different parts, mostly Danish M1 parts. Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- En-bloc clips
Built in a full-size M1 platform configuration, this rifle features a 24" steel barrel with a crowned muzzle. The action is gas-operated with a rotating bolt, consistent with the M1 Garand-pattern operating system.
The rifle is equipped with a wood stock and full-length wood furniture, including upper handguards (front and rear). It also includes a checkered metal buttplate with a trapdoor, along with sling swivels.
Sight setup is the traditional protected front post/blade paired with a protected aperture rear sight with windage and elevation knobs, providing a familiar and adjustable iron-sight arrangement.
Markings listed on the rifle include "PB," "D 6535448," and "3-66," along with a stock underside stamp of "8179442." The finish is described as a matte military-style finish, and the receiver material is steel.