US M1 GARAND Type 2 "National Match" Springfield Armory Caliber 30-06 Rifle (Original)
SKU: 508
Original/Reproduction: Original
Availability: In-stock
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Date Manufactured:
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 5382285
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield (7.62×63mm)
CMP Rifle Grade: RM1 Service
Barrel Length: 24"
Total Length: 43.5"
Action: Gas-operated, rotating bolt
Rate of fire: 40–50 rounds/min
Effective firing range: 500 Yards
Elevation Setting: Zero at 200 Yards=+2. Point of Aim:(12" Bull). Zero at 100 Yards=0. Or +2 with a 6 oclock. Hold on a (6" bull).
Feed system: 8-round en-bloc clip, internal magazine
Condition: 99% - Mint
Mechanically: Excellent
Price: $3995.00
Seller Type: Classification: C&R / FFL
Seller ID: JMW
Seller Code: PA-3100
Return Policy: 3-day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Description
This minty Type 2 National Match M1 Garand built by Springfield Armory, offered in excellent, attractive condition, and accompanied by supporting documentation.
Key Markings & Parts
Barrel (right side): SA F7791035 1 63
Barrel inscriptions: Left side stamped NM; throat gauges 2.0, muzzle gauges 1.0
Bolt / trigger housing / hammer: marked SA
Operating rod: marked RA
Gas cylinder: unmarked; fitted with a high-hump gas cylinder lock
Aperture rear sight base: NM/2A (adjustable NM aperture)
Rear windage knob: NM & BME
Front blade sight (right side): NM / 062
Buttstock (left side): defense acceptance eagle; under-grip encircled “P” proof; barrel channel stamped with the last four digits of the serial number
Sling: tan leather Model 1907, marked MRT
National Match Features
Type 2 National Match configuration with glass-bedded stock and a full complement of National Match parts as originally intended for service competition rifles.
Stock & Fitment
Stock: walnut set, glass-bedded with a dark gray bedding compound. Bedding workmanship appears non-arsenal (commercial application).
Finish: stock given a high-gloss finish.
Handguards: front handguard fits tight; rear handguard shows roughly 1/16" gap ahead of the receiver ring.
Minor wood removal in the barrel channel bottom for clearance following finishing.
Metal & Bore Condition
Metal retains most of the original dark parkerized finish with expected dark wear in handling areas.
Bore: very good, shiny with sharp lands.
Condition Summary
Overall, the rifle is in excellent, lightly used condition. The stock shows light wear and scattered handling marks consistent with careful service/collector use. Bedding and refinish work are not factory/arsenal in appearance but were executed to a high visual standard.
Provenance & Documentation
Accompanied by a CMP research letter dated November 5, 2020, confirming this rifle was sold on April 21, 1971, as a National Match Garand with the reporting depot shown as Rock Island Arsenal.
Includes a copy of the Rock Island shipping document and a data sheet titled “Evolution of National Match Rifles” by Robert W. Seijas.
History
The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic rifle that was developed in the United States in the 1930s. It was designed by John C. Garand and was adopted by the US military in 1936. The rifle was named after its inventor and became the standard infantry rifle for the US military during World War II.
The M1 Garand was produced by several manufacturers, but one of the most famous is the Springfield Armory. The Springfield Armory was established in 1777 and was originally used for the production of All_weapons during the American Revolution. During World War II, the Springfield Armory produced over 1 million M1 Garand rifles for the US military.
The M1 Garand was a significant improvement over the bolt-action rifles that were used in previous wars. The rifle used an eight-round clip and had a semi-automatic firing mechanism, which allowed soldiers to fire more rapidly and accurately than with a bolt-action rifle. The rifle also had a durable design that could withstand the rigors of combat.
The M1 Garand was used extensively by US forces during World War II and saw action in many major battles. The rifle was praised by soldiers for its reliability and accuracy, and it quickly became a symbol of American military power.
The Springfield Armory produced several versions of the M1 Garand, including the Service Grade, which was one of the highest-quality versions of the rifle. The Service Grade M1 Garand was designed to be used by US military personnel and had several improvements over the standard M1 Garand.
One of the most notable improvements of the Service Grade M1 Garand was its accuracy. The rifle had a specially selected barrel that was carefully machined to precise specifications, which helped to improve the rifle's accuracy. The Service Grade M1 Garand also had a specially selected walnut stock that was finished with a high-quality oil finish.
Another improvement of the Service Grade M1 Garand was its trigger. The trigger was specially selected and tuned to provide a smoother and more consistent trigger pull, which helped to improve the rifle's accuracy.
The Service Grade M1 Garand also had several other improvements over the standard M1 Garand, including a specially selected gas cylinder, a specially selected bolt, and a specially selected op-rod. These improvements helped to make the Service Grade M1 Garand one of the most accurate and reliable rifles of its time.
In conclusion, the M1 Garand Service Grade Springfield Armory rifle is an iconic piece of American military history. It played a significant role in World War II and was praised by soldiers for its reliability and accuracy. The Service Grade M1 Garand was one of the highest-quality versions of the rifle and had several improvements that helped to improve its accuracy and reliability. Today, the M1 Garand remains a popular rifle among collectors and shooting enthusiasts, and it continues to be a symbol of American military power.
