Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Parkerized, Late Post-War (1955–1957) with DAS-Marked Stock
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a late post-war example in the 5.88M serial range, produced circa 1955–1957. It features a parkerized gray phosphate finish, the boxed Defense Acceptance Stamp on the stock, and the receiver heel marked "U.S. RIFLE CAL. 30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY." The rifle has the post-war aperture sight set, a standard gas system with bayonet lug, and an excellent, mirror-bright bore. It comes equipped with a leather M1907-pattern sling and includes an en-bloc clip.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
What's Included
- Leather M1907-pattern two-claw sling (installed)
- M1 Garand en-bloc clip
The receiver is a late post-war Springfield Armory unit, heel marked "U.S. RIFLE CAL. 30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY," consistent with 1955–1957 production. The parkerized gray phosphate finish is present on the receiver and metal components, typical of the era.
Sighting equipment consists of a post-war pattern aperture rear sight with windage and elevation knobs (no lock bar) and a wing-protected front blade. This setup provides precise, repeatable adjustments in the standard M1 configuration.
The rifle uses the standard M1 Garand gas-operated, semi-automatic system with a fixed internal magazine loaded by en-bloc clip. It retains the standard gas cylinder with lock and screw, and the bayonet lug is present.
Furniture includes a wood stock with matching upper and lower handguards, a checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor, stacking swivel, and front and rear sling swivels. The stock bears a boxed Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS), indicating post-1953 U.S. ordnance acceptance.
Key components are period-correct, including a Springfield Armory operating rod marked "6528287-SA A16." Chambered in .30-06, this example aligns with late post-war Springfield Armory production and U.S. military configuration.