Springfield Armory M1 Garand CMP Papered .30-06, 24 in Barrel, Parkerized Finish, 1950s Post-War with CMP COA
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a CMP-papered example with documented provenance and late/post-war features. It includes a CMP Certificate of Authenticity dated May 2, 2013 that matches the rifle, a CMP armorer tag, and a CMP-branded hard case. The barrel is a Springfield Armory F6535446 dated February 1955, the bolt is marked 6528287-SA A15, and the bore is clean with sharp rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small handling marks are present on the metal and wood. Surfaces present cleanly throughout.
What’s Included
- CMP-branded hard case
- CMP Certificate of Authenticity
- CMP armorer inspection tag
- "READ THIS FIRST!" CMP info sheet for the M1 Garand
This rifle comes with strong CMP provenance. The CMP Certificate of Authenticity is dated May 2, 2013 and matches the rifle, and the package includes the CMP armorer tag and a CMP-branded hard case. These documents verify the source and inspection process associated with this example.
The rifle reflects a late/post-war configuration. The hardwood stock and handguards carry the boxed Defense Acceptance Stamp (DAS) on the left wrist and a circled P proof on the pistol grip, with additional small ordnance and inspection marks including a P on the barrel. The finish is Parkerized over a forged steel receiver and ordnance steel barrel.
Key Springfield Armory components are identified: the barrel is marked with drawing number F6535446 and dated February 1955, and the bolt is marked 6528287-SA A15. The 24-inch barrel and excellent bore with sharp rifling support strong shootability and clarity of condition.
Mechanically, it uses the M1’s semi-automatic, gas-operated, rotating-bolt action with the internal 8-round en-bloc clip system. The gas cylinder/front band assembly includes the stacking swivel, front sling swivel, and bayonet lug. Sighting is via a protected front post and an aperture rear with windage and elevation knobs. Length of pull measures 12.75 inches.