Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle, 24 in Barrel, 1955 Production, Parkerized Finish
This Springfield Armory M1 Garand is a late post-war example from 1955, built in the 5.48-million serial block and configured in standard .30-06 service trim. It retains its Parkerized steel receiver, hardwood furniture, and GI hardware, with a bright, excellent bore. Clear U.S. military inspection and proof markings are present, adding documented character for collectors and enthusiasts.
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: The rifle may have been refurbished. The barrel shows some scratches, and the stock displays a few dings and scuffs consistent with handling and use. The stock bears WWII-era Springfield inspection marks (EMcF and Ordnance crossed-cannons), indicating an earlier replacement stock not original to a 1955 receiver.
What’s Included
- M1 Garand en-bloc clips
Built by Springfield Armory in 1955, this M1 Garand features a late post-war receiver in the 5.48-million serial block. It remains in the standard .30-06 service configuration and is not a Navy 7.62 conversion or an M1C/M1D variant. The gas cylinder lock screw is marked "MHC" with a single central recess, a detail consistent with U.S. GI components.
The rifle uses the M1's gas-operated, rotating-bolt, semi-automatic action with an 8-round en-bloc clip system. It has a 24-inch barrel, an approximate overall length of 43 inches, and a weight of about 9.5 pounds, delivering the handling and balance expected of a service-grade Garand.
Construction is true to form with a Parkerized steel receiver and hardwood stock and handguards. The stock is oil-finished and includes a trapdoor buttplate for accessory storage. GI hardware includes a stacking swivel and sling swivels, and the length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
Sighting is via robust iron sights: a protected blade up front and an aperture rear with windage and elevation drums. Military inspection and proof marks present include WWII-era boxed "S.A. / E.McF" and Ordnance crossed-cannons on the stock, indicating an earlier replacement stock (1955 production typically shows the post-1953 DoD eagle and later SA inspector initials); a circled "P" proof is also present. Made in the United States, this rifle reflects the hallmark features of a mid-1950s Springfield Armory Garand.