Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06, 24 inch Barrel, 1956 Production, Parkerized, SA 9-55 Barrel
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was manufactured in 1956 and retains a standard post‑war service configuration. It features a Springfield Armory 9‑55 dated barrel, a parkerized finish, and a hardwood stock with a checkered steel buttplate. U.S. military acceptance and proof markings are present, and the receiver falls in the 5.9 million serial range. The bore is clean with good rifling, supporting its ready-to-enjoy status for collectors and enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Olive-drab web sling (installed)
Manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1956, this M1 Garand aligns with late-service production features and markings. The receiver heel is marked 'U.S. RIFLE CAL .30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY' and is in the 5.9 million serial range. The barrel is a Springfield Armory unit marked 'SA F6535448 9 55 P,' indicating a September 1955 production date, consistent with the rifle's assembly period.
It is chambered in .30-06 with a 24 inch barrel and uses the M1's internal, 8-round en‑bloc clip system. The gas-operated, long-stroke piston with a rotating bolt provides the rifle's classic operating characteristics. The gas cylinder/front band includes a bayonet lug, and both the stacking swivel and front sling swivel are present.
Sighting is via an adjustable aperture rear with windage and elevation click knobs, paired with a wing-protected post front sight. The hardwood stock has an oil finish and a checkered steel buttplate with a trapdoor. Length of pull measures 13.0 inches, offering a traditional GI stock fit.
The metal components wear a parkerized finish over a steel receiver, typical of post‑war service rifles. Notable markings include the P proof on the barrel, the ordnance flaming bomb, and the DAS (Department of Defense Acceptance) stock cartouche. The rifle is a United States-made example of the M1 platform from the 1950s era, presented here with an installed olive‑drab web sling.