WORLD WAR II Era SPRINGFIELD U.S. M1 GARAND .30-06 Cal. Sporting Rifle C&R GEORGE PATTON Favorite with SCOPE

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WORLD WAR II Era SPRINGFIELD U.S. M1 GARAND .30-06 Cal. Sporting Rifle C&R

GEORGE PATTON Favorite with SCOPE

Here we present a C&R Springfield U.S. M1 Garand Rifle, manufactured in August of 1943 at Springfield Armory in Springfield, Massachusetts. This .30-06 caliber semi-automatic rifle was that standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War and also saw service during the Vietnam War. Most were issued to U.S. forces, though some were also provided as foreign aid to American allies. To say that it was and is highly regarded would be an understatement. In the words of General Patton, “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”

The M1 Garand was the first standard issue semi-automatic United Stated military rifle, and by most accounts, performed well. The M1 replaced the bolt action M1903 Springfield as the standard U.S. service rifle in 1936 and was itself replaced by the selective fire M14 rifle in March of 1958. Although, some Garands were still being used by the United States into the Vietnam War in 1963, despite the M14 being adopted 5 years earlier. It wasn’t until 1965 that the changeover from the M1 was fully completed in the active duty component of the Army. The Garand remained in service with the Army Reserve, Army National Guard, and the Navy into the early 1970s. Production of the M1 Garand was stopped in the early months of 1957.

The overall condition is good+. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling. The stock is solid. There is a bit of an old chip at the heel and some evidence of sanding. Two inspection markings still visible though faint on the pistol grip. The handguard has an old repair. The safety lever has been swapped out for a triangular one, the muzzle has a break installed, and the rear sight has been swapped for a scope (Redfield 3-9x) and mount.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

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$2325
#226327