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Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:450.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Springfield M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle
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U.S. M1 Garand Semi Automatic Rifle, by Springfield Armory, #3648857, 7.61x51mm cal., 24'' barrel, parkerized finish, walnut stock, blade front sight with protective ears and adjustable aperture rear sight. Barrel converted to 7.62x51mm (.30-06 cartridge will not chamber). Marked on receiver tang ''U.S.RIFLE CAL..30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY''. ''NM'' on operating rod. Barrel marked ''SA'' and ''8 65'', also stamped ''7.62 MM'' on right side. No markings on stock except small painted ''B'' on pistol grip. Rifle has bedding material applied across stock and trigger housing preventing disassembly. Includes a U.S. M1907 sling stamped ''MRT 10-57'' and original Navy hang tags. (Ref. the book, ''The M1 Garand 1936 to 1957'', page 213 and color insert page, by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch.) Condition overall is very good with several metal parts showing refinishing. Early gas cylinder lock screw has been cleaned bright, and the gas cylinder with scattered small rust spots. Stock has been filed around the magazine floorplate. Wood has a heavy gloss varnish applied over old handling marks. Stock is darker than the handguards. Action is smooth, bore is bright with very good rifling. Est.: $900-$1,100. (C&R)(Joe Poyer collection)