Springfield Armory M1 Garand M1D .30-06 Sniper Configuration — 24 in Barrel, 1944 Receiver, January 1952 Barrel, Parkerized, U.S. Scope
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was arsenal-converted to the M1D sniper configuration and pairs a 1944-dated receiver with a January 1952 barrel. It features the correct M1D barrel-mounted scope base and clamp with an offset U.S. sniper-style scope, while retaining standard iron sights. The stock bears a boxed S.A./JLG cartouche and Ordnance crossed-cannons wheel, indicating a Springfield Armory post-war rebuild.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor scratches and small blemishes on the exterior surfaces consistent with light handling.
What’s Included
- Bayonet with U.S. M8A1 scabbard
- U.S. sniper-style scope with top adjustment turret and sliding sunshade
- Leather lace-on cheek pad (installed)
- U.S. web sling (green cotton/canvas) attached
- Barrel-mounted M1D scope base and clamp (installed)
- M1 Garand en-bloc clips
Built on a 1944 Springfield Armory receiver and fitted with a January 1952 barrel, this rifle aligns with the Korean War era M1D program. The combination reflects an arsenal rebuild and conversion timeline typical of post-war upgrades.
The M1D configuration uses a barrel-mounted base and clamp to carry an offset optic, preserving use of the standard iron sights. This example retains the aperture rear sight with elevation and windage knobs and the wing-protected front blade on the gas cylinder.
Stock and handguards are oil-finished walnut, complemented by a leather lace-on cheek pad appropriate for the offset scope position. The buttplate includes a trapdoor for cleaning kit storage, and the gas cylinder integrates a bayonet lug.
The rifle is parkerized throughout, with a steel receiver and M1-pattern furniture. The optic is a U.S. sniper-style scope with 2.2x magnification, a top adjustment turret, and a sliding sunshade; the tube bears stamped markings and a serial on the body.
Chambered in .30-06 and operating via a gas-operated, rotating-bolt action, the platform uses 8-round en-bloc clips. Length of pull is 13.0 inches, and the barrel measures 24 inches.