Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06, WWII 1942 Production, Parkerized Finish, Walnut Stock, 24 in Barrel
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a WWII-era rifle manufactured in 1942 with hallmark early-war inspection marks. It features a Springfield barrel dated March 1942 (S-A-3-42), SA/EMcF cartouche, and Ordnance crossed-cannons acceptance stamp. The bolt is marked D28287-12SA over W8B, and the bore condition is excellent, making this example a strong choice for a buyer seeking a well-marked, 1942 Springfield Garand.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and blemishes are present on the walnut stock and parkerized surfaces.
What’s Included
- M1 Garand en-bloc clips
Built by Springfield Armory in 1942, this M1 Garand carries early-war identifiers prized by informed buyers. The receiver and metal parts wear a parkerized gray/green finish, and the stock shows Springfield’s SA/EMcF cartouche alongside the Ordnance crossed-cannons acceptance mark, consistent with the 1942–43 inspection period.
The barrel is a Springfield Armory unit dated March 1942 (S-A-3-42) with additional barrel inspector/heat-lot stamps "H" and "O." The bolt is marked D28287-12SA over W8B. These markings provide clear, verifiable production details tied to the rifle’s WWII-era lineage.
Chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch barrel, this M1 operates via a semi-automatic, gas-operated, rotating-bolt system and uses the internal 8-round en-bloc clip feed. The standard M1 Garand gas cylinder and front sight assembly are present, aligning with U.S. service configuration.
Furniture consists of a full-length walnut stock with straight comb and semi-pistol-grip butt, paired with walnut handguards. The length of pull measures 13.0 inches. A stacking swivel and front sling swivel are installed, as expected for the platform.
Sighting equipment includes an aperture rear sight with windage and elevation drums and a "BATTLE RANGE" elevation knob, matched to a wing-protected front blade. This classic M1 sight setup offers precise adjustments while retaining the protective front wings common to wartime rifles.