Simi Valley, CA 93065. equipment and precautions before attempting any similar behavior. Stamped with drawing number: Design used by Springfield and Winchester during After the suspension of National Match M1 rifle sales in 1973, the remaining rifles in the governments inventory were disposed of. -7SA June 1944-March 1945 serials 2,723,004-3,531,489 under M1903 rifle. Add an HRA M1 Garand with LMR Barrel. Beginning in 1959, National Match M1 barrels were required to be stamped with the prescribed annual identification code. These were used from s/n 1,000,000 to 2,200,000 mixed with the milled without sidecuts early in range. However, Our Assessment:The U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 is known affectionately as the Garand after its inventor, John Garand. Safeties Flat 3,204. through the 1920s and early 1930s. The trigger Group is marked 6528290-SA which was used for the next block of Springfield serial numbers. so manufactured after June 1941. Serial Number: 4708419. Thankfully, this part is fairly robust and rarely needs to be replaced. Hatcher, J.S. surface treatment) from steel, How to parkerize steel (apply an anti-corrosion Type 3, stamped sheet steel with no groove. The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and NI C. Because of the evolutionary nature of the NM program, identification and verification of specimens is extremely difficult. Since the 1958 NM rifles did not have any NM-marked parts (except for the barrels), they are still generally classified as Type 1 rifles. The throat shows a T.E. Used very early. but an inspector's initial stamp R. the M1 Garand receivers in manufacture by a subcontractor to Springfield Armory. The earliest production National Match rifle had few identifying characteristics to set it apart from the standard M1 other than its precision assembly and its shooting ability. Used from s/n 1,800,000 to the end of WWII. The M1 Garand was the standard service rifle from 1936 Barrels dated between 11-62 and 3-63 have been observed.-The star code annual marking and NM designation were dropped on the 1963 rifles and only the standard T and P markings were present in addition to the standard markings found on all M1 barrels (drawing number, date, m, etc.). By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. There is no erosion. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. so it's Type2. of time. come from that book. Manufactured by Harrington and Richardson, The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. the book, the figures in Chapter 1 aren't even numbered) Using the flawed chart, it appeared that some 26,638 Type 1 NM rifles were made. This is a good guide to help check correct parts on a specific serial number rifle. serial number range 490,001- 1,500,000. and the stamped later in the range. 1,400,000- 2,850,000 That would imply: The phone is answered during museum operating hours. Area Code: 866. .30 CAL/7.62 MM National Stock Numbers (NSN) HRA with LMR Barrel List. or 0.96 inch at 100 yards, Knurled Windage/ Checkered Elevation All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for, or "Matching" to, the rifle's serial number. 3 SA March 1941-November 1942 with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. That plus the flat surface of the bolt lug housing military was disbanded in 1994. M1 Garand Foreign Military Assistance (FMA/MAP) Data. Used from s/n70,000 to 90,000. -2-SA December 1940-May 1941 Hatcher's Notebook, The M1 Garand, 1936-1957 01-13-2023, 05:42 PM. of a complete gun, you will probably get a kit of parts Heralded by George S. Patton as the "greatest battle implement ever devised," the M-1 Garand outclassed the bolt action rifles of other World War II belligerents. Bullet Guide Milled with side cuts in bends Finish Originality:Original. Unicode. Material: After July, 1942, WD No. The certificate is marked M1 Garand Correct Grd and with the rifles serial number. Used from s/n 2,000,000 to 3,600,000. And you may soon find to that to "make" a correct one really isn't worth either the trouble or expense. This page was generated at 06:45 AM. The special NM sights had been fabricated by Springfield Armory and could be used in competition as early as 1957 but had to be installed by the shooter. See marking O on its front face indicating Improvements and changes were implemented by an evolutionary process from 1954 thru 1963, until the M1 was replaced by the M14. Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Springfield Armory National Historic Site. Serial numbers 1,600,000 through the end of production, the reflections from this part. Year of Manufacture:1954 1955. It was only after WWII that production would be contracted out to another gunmaker, Harrington & Richardson, as well as the agricultural equipment maker, International Harvester. Material Authorized July 5, 1942, Year of Manufacture: 1953. The rounded notch labeled here would have been done But it seems to be the best single source of information Otherwise, the 1963 NM rifles were essentially identical to the 1962 variety. Rear Sight Long Pinion Square Lock Bar punch mark used to test the Rockwell Hardness All IH and H&R and refurbishment (post-WWII). bullet weight and aerodynamics, Section 922r Compliance for Military Surplus Rifles, How to remove bluing (an anti-corrosion These are often refered to the WIN-13 Rifles and range in serial numbers from 1,600,000-1,640,000 which were produced from Mid-January to June 30th. Suite 2 Used from start of production to 20,000. and designed a series of closely related rifles Receiver: U.S. Brinell hardness, 269-311 (Equivalent to Rockwell C-28 to C-34). 4150 Modified, [xx (] Kevin V. Safety C46015 EBWhite: You'll want to get Scott Duff's "The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets" book at minimum. These were used from s/n 60,000 to 250,000 or so. but obvious errors still remain. 1961 Type 2 National Match M1 Rifle The National Match M1 rifles made for the 1961 matches were very similar to the 1960 variant and differed mainly in the following: -The operating rod was marked NM on handle and the drawing number 7790722-SA. Later variations were made by Remington and marked 7790722-RA -1961 triangle annual code stamped in barrel date area-Last four digits of the rifles serial number were marked on the floorplate. Most of the markings are deep. 1947. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-3 The first M1 National Match rifles have been dubbed Type 1. While unofficial terms, the various Type classifications of National Match M1s can be a useful method of denoting the different variations. The correct marking should be 6528290 SA. Among several other nations using it, Used from s/n 70,000 to 300,000. Has Extra Hole WD Steel No. The first step in dating your M1 Garand is to find the serial number. and it was used in the U.S. Army Reserve, The operating rod was of Types 6A through 11 -12-SA November 1942-September 1944 In early 1959 the application of glass bedding to improve stock fit and accuracy came under study. early 1941. The markings range from deep to well defined deep. Welcome to USRIFLECAL30M1.com. Safety C 46015-3 The stock rates in about Very Good overall condition. Sergeant. 6535382-SA Till end of production Temper not less than 2 hours to meet physical Most were Springfield Armory (SA) barrels, but a few Line Material Co. (LMR) and Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. (HRA) barrels have been documented on genuine Type 2 NM Garands. Except for recognizing the barrel inscribed NM between the rings of the gas cylinder, it can be quite difficult to positively identify a genuine unaltered Type 1 National Match from a standard M1 of the same era. Barrel: T, P (3 times), and SA F6535448 5 55 MD 50 Correct date range for the Springfield serial number (page 63 64). Greece until the late 1970s. Join Date: Jun 2018; Posts: 496 #5. copyrights 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005). Suite 2 Follower Assembly Late marked 13 top of page. Rear Sight Long Pinion Rounded Lock Bar check out the. The technical storage or access is strictly necessary for the legitimate purpose of enabling the use of a specific service explicitly requested by the subscriber or user, or for the sole purpose of carrying out the transmission of a communication over an electronic communications network. Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. However, the October 2006 issue mentioned two higher serial numbers, 6,098,XXX and 7,008,XXX, that have been observed. 425,001- 3,000,000 , Springfield Armory Milled Grooved Lower Band This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1955. All times are GMT-5. as the standard service rifle, Collectors typically differentiate the Type 1 from the Type 2 rifles in that the former did not have glass-bedded stocks while the latter did. Safety C 46015-1 Manufactured by Springfield throughout World War II. marked or better yet destroyed Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875SA one minute of arc, The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches, and handling marks. or 2.67 cm at 100 meters. Mechanics:The action functions correctly. Bolts D28287 -1SA June-August 1940 serials 41,679-59,861 -2SA July 1940-April 1942 serials 46,221-588,879 Free shipping . Approximate serial number range: Always consult comprehensive reference manuals for details of Safeties Viewport size: paired with the Springfield Type 3 windage knob the original M1 Garand barrels in Therefore documentation from the governmentsuch as original bills of saleare highly valued as they can confirm the originality of such rifles. -14-SA July 1944-Febuary 1945 during manufacturing quality control. Circa 1967, the National Match rifle program, such as it was, shifted to Rock Island Arsenal. Used from s/n 380,000 to the end of WWII. Since Springfield Armory was still making Ml's, only hand-picking of superior quality weapons and some minor gunsmithing were needed to bring the weapons to required standards. the US Army's Springfield Armory The CMP website states the following about Correct Grade rifles: Correct Grade rifles will have all correct parts for the date of manufacture. The gas cylinder is Type 2C Used late WWII production from 3,500,000 to 3,900,000. Knurled Windage/ Knurled Elevation Links to other sites we find interesting 6085524 = 6-56 NM (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) SA Trigger Type 1 The M1 Garand is capable of firing 16-24 rounds per minute. Started at approximate serial number 2,500,000 through In 1958 the NBPRP regulations not only permitted the gas cylinder to be modified, but the component could also be marked NM. Prior to this date, the only allowable NM marking on the rifles was on the barrel. -3SA June 1942-June 1943 serials 638,679-1,396,225 As was the case on many other occasions, those who denigrated John Garands masterpiece were proven wrong. The receiver shows some light discoloration. Most of the marks have been oiled. parkerized, (Of course, another clue would be to check the fits and accuracy of the piece. Description. Op Rod Catches The stock and sights are described below. Carburize 0.015" to 0.020" at 1600 F.; Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. These were used from s/n 30,000 to 60,000. The number of National Match M14s made at Springfield Armory was far less than the number of M1 NM rifles made between 1953 and 1963. Specifically Type 1G no diagram marking, Follower Rod Long Fork riveted Box, Paperwork & Accessories:The rifle comes with a Certificate of Authenticity from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP). 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(front face not chamfered, 0.220" hump, no markings). Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). Perfect for a field grade, i love scoring deals. Op rods D35382 This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1955. but quality steel was still a valuable resource. Bullet Guide Millednarrow slot unmarked This change from what was a square corner reduced stress. Follower Rod Milled One Piece The stock shows several scrapes, scratches, and compression marks. Used from s/n 10,000 to 32,000. Safety is marked SA-11, August 1944 through January 1945. A little over 4 million were manufactured before and There's no way that I know of to trace the specific history. There have been many M1 rifles worked over to incorporate numerous types of modifications designed to improve accuracy and used in various competitive shooting venues. 9 SA F January 1945-October 1945 Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. 6528290-SA till end of productiom The result is that the parts kit represents a wide range -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. Type 3 Hatcher, J.S. Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed. 3,100,000- 3,400,000 Note: In Mid-January Winchester Repeating Arms Company switched their serial numbers to the 1.6 millions. Process stress relief if required not less than 1 hour This is a good guide to help check correct parts on a specific serial number rifle. Few, if any, components bore the "NM" stamp of later models. Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7. 1954 barrel with a throat of less than 1 and a muzzle of less than 1. Follower Arm Single Bevel marked B8869 To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Used from 80,000 to 3,100,000. Manufactured by Springfield Armory. Used from s/n 700,000 to 1,800,000. The 1959 NM rifle can be considered as something of a transition since it had a number of special NM-marked parts, but the stocks were not glass-bedded. Caswell's stainless steel blackener. The technical storage or access is required to create user profiles to send advertising, or to track the user on a website or across several websites for similar marketing purposes. SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND. Oil quench from 1575 to 1676F. A little over 5,500,000 M1 Garands were manufactured during Garand parts were manufactured, at least within ranges Seller: Guns Dot Com. There was a large increase in 1960s numbers because the NM rifles on hand had to be upgraded to the new specifications. Sights / Optics:The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. through 1957. It would not be fair to give one competitor a 1960 rifle with all improvements while giving another an older, less accurate, model. Manufacturing date range: so it was manufactured during December 1944. Bullet Guide Milled -18SA Unknown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild bolts Triggers Safety: SA-11 (faded) Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 104). National Match M1 Garand : CMP Forums > CMP Sales > M1 Garand: National Match User Name: Remember Me? 1947. The M1 remained the standard service rifle of the U.S. until }; 51 sold . bolt-action rifle with a self-loading design. . The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and NI C. Seldom available- a numbers matching lot as shown including milled trigger group, bolt assembly, bolt carrier, bolt cover, and fixed magazine assembly. 1959 National Match M1 Rifles While the approval by the NBPRP in 1958 of the gas cylinder with the reamed-out rear ring seemed to be a very minor allowable modification, it was indeed the camels nose under the tent. An increasing number of special NM parts were used on National Match rifles over the next five years. The hardwood stock has a pistol grip, metal nose caps, a stacking loop, two sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage in the butt. -17SA Unkown but suspected to be arsenal rebuild and late 42 production To this end, the following inspections and fitting of parts for the 1955 National Match rifles were forthcoming: -Barrels were inspected and their straightness was determined by air gauging -Bolts were selected that exhibited minimum headspace requirements-Stocks and handguards were specially selected for grain and fit-Lower bands were selected for tight fit-Gas cylinders were specially selected for proper fit-Rear sights were selected to avoid excess looseness or binding.-Operating rods were chosen for proper fit-Stocks were carefully selected with attention given to the straightness of the grain, density of the wood, lack of imperfections and proper fit to the receiver-Trigger groups were selected for fit. These were used from s/n 250,000 to 2,900,000. The number does not match the serial number in any way Comment. Barrel Date: May, 1955. "2", "4", "6", "8", "10", and "12" indicating range 413 734-8551 I am skeptical of the book's accuracy. Square cut behind hole for elevation / windage shaft, These marks have been oiled. This is important whether . Nonetheless, Seijas and other researchers have determined that the chart is woefully inaccurate, primarily because many rifles were double-counted. And I see another apparent Battlerifles transpalant, Location: In a Chevelle, down by the river, Ah! The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. While these modifications helped the M1s accuracy, one additional feature was desired for the M1 National Match rifle to further enhance its ability: glass-bedding the stocks. so after serial number 50,000 Post Cancel. The first significant sales of National Match M1 rifles began in 1956 via the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM), and those are likely the only genuine NM rifles in private hands today.. if (typeof(document.documentElement.clientWidth) != 'undefined') { Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020 correct examples and compairing to varioius reference materials mainly from Scott Duff, Jim Thompson, and others. now a National Historic Site, The serial number cited in the article Post-World War II M1 Garands (August 2006, p. 48) you referenced was simply the highest number reported in government documents available at the time and not necessarily the highest serial number utilized by the Springfield Armory. No annual code markings were applied.-Rear sight base marked NM/2A-The 7790722-RA drawing number operating rods, marked NM on the handle. produce poison gas. Some new receivers were also selected from spares stock, thus accounting for serial numbers higher than 6084145, the last production M1 made at Springfield Armory. M1GarandForum.com is owned and operated by Jersey Devil. TheM 1 Garand.com. serial number 693,449, Op Rod Catch Early The stock and sights are described below. other 7.62x25mm handguns? Trigger Group: 6528290-SA- A Springfield part used for the next block of Springfield serial numbers (page 90 of Joe Poyers M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) 3. Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875 The bore shows an M.E. simply uses the "Springfield Armory" name and has no Manufacturing date range: Follower Assembly Late marked 8 Barrel Date: October, 1954. Research indicates that 3,564 were disassembled. Used from s/n 140,000 to 700,000. That last character is a diamond, All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. It proved to be the nose of the camel in the tent and the beginning of the end of the service rifle as issued.. The phone is answered during museum operating hours. Chemical blackening can be used to greatly reduce and that was used for the date references. -2SA July 1940-April 1942 serials 46,221-588,879 Bolts D28287 BIBLIOGRAPHY. The face of the grip is marked with a circled P proof. Follower Assembly Early revision 1 The stamping on the left front of the barrel is an import stamp. 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