Model: M1 Garand All but one of the part markings (drawing numbers) are "matching" as they are correct for the rifle's serial number. Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. which are absolutely necessary to properly carry out similar activity. Good luck. Mixed usedfrom s/n 50,000 to 100,000. .30 CAL/7.62 MM National Stock Numbers (NSN) HRA with LMR Barrel List. steel. Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are semi bright and the rifling is deep. 1953-1958 Type 1 National Match M1 RifleThe rather extensive modifications required for the M1s to move to the next level as competitive match rifles violated the regulations requiring the guns to be essentially indistinguishable from the standard service rifle. so serial number range of approximately early 1941. Free shipping . This suggests (or at least it does not disprove) that this is based on the squared straight-sided hump seen here. most of World War II. Used from s/n 1,800,000 to the end of WWII. The M1 Garand or M1 rifle is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S Army during World War II and the Korean War.. These were used from s/n 30,000 to 60,000. so any time after October 1940. Therefore, Type 2 National Match rifles can, conceivably, have receivers predating World War II to the latest receivers made (6.1 million serial-number range). Springfield Armory Stamped Flat Lower Band Safety SA-11 Follower Arm Single Bevel marked B8869 Barrel Date: October, 1954 Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed Markings: There is no import mark. The correct marking should be 6528290 SA. chambering to IWIs bullpup lineup, it builds on the experience gained with the original Tavor rifles, resulting in a highly refined and original design in its own right. The front of the barrel and bottom of the trigger group have been coated with paint. Follower Assembly Early revision 3 A-4. This was followed by other matches held by the Marines. There is fouling in the grooves which should clean up some. that's available. Used from start of production to 200,000. (front face not chamfered, 0.220" hump, no markings). Used from s/n 2,000,000 to 3,600,000. with composition as given below: Treatment: and the Civilian Volunteer Organization. during post-WWII modification. What year is my Garand? Used from 3,100,000 to 3,900,000. It does not indicate the result of that test! The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. The difference is minor but we have to point it out. These were evaluated in trials to replace the M1903 Springfield Used from s/n 60,000 to 280,000. It is recommended you get Scott Duff's other books, "The M1 Garand: World War II" and "The M1 Garand: Post World War II". Used from s/n70,000 to 90,000. The markings range from deep to well defined deep. ISBN 1-882391-19-5, North Cape Publications, Tustin CA, This is important whether . The only differences between these two types of barrels were minor variations in the dimensions of the bore and groove diameters. oil quench. Safety C46015 from 1794 through 1968. .30 M1 rifles for use in the National Matches. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. U.S. Army National Guard and U.S. Navy at least into the 1970s. -2SA June 1940-August 1942 serials 41,679-809,016 Approximate serial number range: Trigger Group: 6528290-SA- Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 90 of Joe Poyers M1 GARAND 1936 to 1957, 6th Edition). so it was manufactured during December 1944. correct examples and compairing to varioius reference materials mainly from Scott Duff, Jim Thompson, and others. Winchester ~2,500,000 to end of production Temper not less than 2 hours to meet physical Firing Pin Round Rear Sight Long Pinion Square Lock Bar A-4 is the steel heat treatment each click changes the elevation by one minute of arc, Receiver: 36191xx 28291-85 Bolt: D28287-12SA s-06 Op Rod: NM Trigger: D28290-W.R.A Stacking Swivel: NM Front sight NM 062 Confused as all heck. Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Manufacturing date range: 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. The rifle uses all H&R parts. Is the Z-52 really stronger than National Match M1 Garand : CMP Forums > CMP Sales > M1 Garand: National Match User Name: Remember Me? -1-SA June 1940-January 1941 -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). The Book of the Garand, Sportsmans Press, 1948. Production in 1943 started at 1.090M, ending at 2.420M. Reduction of area, 50% minimum. Safeties in places. The M1 rifle was first used in competition shooting in the Marine Corps Pacific Division Match held at Pearl Harbor on February 26-27, 1946. Bullet Guide Milled Every rebuilt piece, however, was re-barreled and restocked. of slightly different width: 0.07" and 0.10". SA Trigger Type 1 Can you elaborate on these higher serial numbers? Follower Rod Milled No Comp Spring. -18-SA Febuary 1945-October 1945 How to tell what year my M1 Garand was made. That business was unsuccessful, and then in 1974, Safety C46025-9SA SA Trigger Type 1 Hardenability, Jominy C 20 Rockwell, minimum, so any time after December 1943. Special National Match barrels, drawing numbers F7791035 and F7791034 were approved for use in 1962 but there is no evidence any were used that year, and all known 1962 NM rifles were fitted with standard barrels. 1945 all matching serial numbers m1 garand, very strange stock 12-14-2018, 05:24 PM I've recently acquired an m1 Garand Springfield Armory from 1945 what appears to have all matching serial numbers and drawing numbers that match from may to june 1945, including the barrel 1945. 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. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-4 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. While there was some variance, the following characteristics are indicative of Type 2 National Match M1 rifles: Serial Number Range: Type 2 National Match rifles were made from any serviceable receivers that Springfield had in stock. Used from s/n 700,000 to 2,100,000. The receiver shows some light discoloration. I am skeptical of the book's accuracy. copyrights 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005). Used from about s/n 200,000 to 500,000. Most of the marks have been oiled. It proved to be the nose of the camel in the tent and the beginning of the end of the service rifle as issued.. near the muzzle. 4150 Modified, D28290-12-SA, Springfield Armory manufacture. Interestingly, while many other weapons and military items would see production contracts sent out to otherwise non-related companies, during WWII production remained with Springfield Armory and Winchester. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. 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. Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. (post June 1944). And, Haiti's military used the M1 until their national Most of the parts have markings or drawing numbers that match the rifle's serial number. 9 SA C November 1943-January 1945 under M1903 rifle. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. Manufactured after the change from Type 1 in late 1940 to With that in mind, the best barrels were selected, and paired up with the existing inventory of receivers and using the best components available. this picture. Year of Manufacture:1954 1955. if (typeof(document.documentElement.clientWidth) != 'undefined') { Type 2 rear sight bodies were used from around serial 10 SA Last 25k made 3,875,000-3,900.00 parkerized, RIFLE / CAL. now a National Historic Site, with a "lock bar". with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. so any time post-WWII. That would imply: About. Follower Assembly Early revision 2 425,001- 3,000,000 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. To provide the best experiences, we use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. Serial numbers 2,000,000 to end of production, the end of production, Started at approximate serial number 510,000 through The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and NI C. The chief differences between the two variants were: -The previously authorized, but heretofore unused, F7791035 match barrels were fitted to the 1963 rifles. 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. Without a subpoena, voluntary compliance on the part of your Internet Service Provider, or additional records from a third party, information stored or retrieved for this purpose alone cannot usually be used to identify you. The combined total of 44,850 is certain to include multiple rebuilds of the same rifle and is therefore much higher than the actual number in existence. Has Extra Hole component of the U.S. Army was not completed until 1963, The indentation visible above the drawing number is a The elevation knob is marked from 2-12 in increments of two and NI C. The increased accuracy requirements mandated for the NM M1 and the unrelenting pressure from competitive shooters resulted in the NBPRP finally dropping the fig leaf from the pretention that an ostensibly as issued service rifle could perform at the same level as highly modified competitive match rifles. It should be noted that this star annual code (stamped in the chamber area) was unrelated to earlier M1 NM barrels that had a star marking near the muzzle to denote stricter accuracy test. 1,400,000- 2,850,000 Stock Glossary; SA/SPG; SA/GHS; SA/EMcF; SA/GAW; GAW/NFR Double Stamp; SA/NFR; SA/SHM; SA/JLG; . to its final dimensions after the barrel was threaded And I see another apparent Battlerifles transpalant, Location: In a Chevelle, down by the river, Ah! 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. Guns Listing ID: 683809The M1 Garand or M1 rifle [nb 1] is a semi-automatic rifle that was the service rifle of the U.S Army during World War II and the Korean War.The rifle is chambered for the .30-06 .Click for more info. -8SAFebuary 1945-April 1945 serials 3,531,489-3,672,442 Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-2 "2", "4", "6", "8", "10", and "12" indicating range Likes Received: 1,159. but an inspector's initial stamp R. a candle, or a trusty Zippo. Rear Sight Short Pinion Rounded Lock Bar the M1 Garand receivers in Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Winchester Repeating Arms Company Production of the M1, Springfield Armory National Historic Site. and therefore any time after June 1940. The Telegraph Press, There is a discussion of the steel used to make some of Used from s/n 700,000 to 1,800,000. A little over 5,500,000 M1 Garands were manufactured during the years 1936 through 1957 when it was the standard service rifle. Improvements and changes were implemented by an evolutionary process from 1954 thru 1963, until the M1 was replaced by the M14. It is a matching M1 Garand that uses parts with markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifles serial number. Many of the Type 2 rifles assembled at the Armory were Type 1 rifles still in inventory that were upgraded by adding the latest NM-marked parts and glass-bedded stocks. 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Barrel Date: 6-55. for the next go-around during December 1944. Beginning in 1957, the National Board for the Promotion of Rifle Practice (NBPRP) began to relax the definition of what could and couldnt be used on National Match rifles in order to remain in compliance with the service rifle as issued dictate. Many have damaged small portions of the surface wood. Prior to this, the fitting of wood components essentially followed procedures developed by Marine armorers thru experience. For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah. October 1943 through April 1945. Well, the short answer is that it is likely made up of components from many . Always consult comprehensive reference manuals for details of We did not fire this rifle. 6085524 = 6-56 NM (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) so any time after September 1943. Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches, and light thinning on the leading edges of the metal. 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. same as for the bolt. 3120. Top Rated Plus . Used from s/n 80 to 4,000. s/n 80,000. was directed by the Chief of Ordnance to furnish 800 U.S. cal. into the receiver. BIBLIOGRAPHY. Safety C 46015-3 Knurled Windage/ Checkered Elevation Type 4 based on the shape of its head, at left in The exact number of Type 1 National Match rifles made is unknown. This change from what was a square corner reduced stress. The drawing number on the HRA hammer was used for a different block of serial numbers. Some grudgingly admitted that the new rifle might be marginally accurate enough for service use but would never pass muster at Camp Perry and similar venues. SA Trigger Type 1 Safety is marked SA-11, M1 Garand matching numbers jupiter33458 Member Posts: 2 June 2004 edited June 2004 What parts should match this National Match Springfield Garand? -5-SA April 1941-August 1942 It is a "matching" M1 Garand that uses parts with markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifle's serial number. Those would be the ones! Type 3 Viewport size: Suite 2 Trigger Housing D28290 -7SA June 1944-March 1945 serials 2,723,004-3,531,489 so any time after December 1939. 2 SA January 1941-April 1941 Julian S Hatcher, Major General, U.S. Army, retired, The LOP measures 13 inches from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. Started at approximate serial number 4,200,000 through 6 SA October 1942- December 1943 We did not fire this rifle. 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. in. Suite 2 Please post photos of the Type 14 Nambu under the sub forum "Other Weapons". The new value of a M1 GARAND rifle has risen $94.95 dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $1,701.29 . The Ordnance Dept. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B Used from the start of production to As the first Type 1 National Match rifles saw use at Camp Perry in 1953, Springfield Armory engineers were assigned to work as armorers and gunsmiths on the rifles so they could listen to the various suggestions and complaints heard from competitive shooters. Simi Valley, CA 93065. The serial number listed is the last one produced in the month; all given serial numbers are approximate. This Correct Grade Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made in 1954 and uses all Springfield parts. properties as follows: Tensile Strength: 130,000 lbs. As far as I know, it can be a tricky to tell if an m1 rifle is all matching as if it came from the factory, the op's best bet is to go by the receiver and barrel years and see if they match, but what is needed is pictures, that can get someone with more knowledge of parts and their markings to determine if the rifle is all original. Square cut behind hole for elevation / windage shaft, (Of course, another clue would be to check the fits and accuracy of the piece. $h.innerHTML = document.documentElement.clientHeight; service rifle. of 1.5. treatment), Be careful Cleaning solvents can EBWhite: You'll want to get Scott Duff's "The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets" book at minimum. Op Rod Catch Early The throat shows a T.E. Follower Rods In other words, NM rifles made one year, and rebuilt in subsequent years, were listed as new production in the later years when they were simply recycled rifles. This was revealed in an article he authored titled Grooming the Garand for Perry in the September 1947 issue of The American Rifleman, in which he gave an interesting glimpse into his thoughts on the subject: I am confident that [the M1 rifle] is potentially as accurate as any service rifle ever made, and that with the same care that has been bestowed on the 1903 National Match rifles in the past, it can be made to give long-range accuracy that will excel that of any other military arm., The demand for rifles during World War II precluded development of a match version of the M1, but this changed in the immediate post-war period. Approximate serial number range: Below is a list of serial numbers for the M1 Garand noting the year and month it was produced. At the time of the M1 rifle's adoption in 1936, the National Match Model 1903 Springfields reigned supreme on the rifle ranges. Follower Assembly Late marked 13 However, the term National Match is properly restricted to those rifles emanating from Springfield Armory from circa 1953 to 1963. In 1939 the original gas trap was replaced Springfield Armory National Historic Site Few forgeries would have the accuracy of an NM rifle.) This made for a fairly large and very reflective part However, it is possible to figure out when and where tested. Material Authorized July 5, 1942, Research indicates that 3,564 were disassembled. All times are GMT-5. Type 2, forks (pointing down in picture) Used from s/n 20,000 to 40,000. A little over 4 million were manufactured before and Download the official NPS app before your next visit, Springfield Armory National Historic Site. According to the updated regulations issued Dec. 15, 1958, NM should be stamped on the gas cylinder, rear sight base and rear sight windage knob assemblies. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020-5 after July 1942. Drawing number 28291-17 Garand parts were manufactured, at least within ranges Section 922r Compliance for Military Surplus Rifles, How to remove bluing (an anti-corrosion These sights were first used on new rifles built by Springfield Armory for the 1959 shooting season. oil quench temper 1 hour at 480. Given that marking, Springfield type 2D Stamped, no markings, wide slot, no notch on side. Follower Arm Flat Back Weapons were built from newly made rifles, or rebuilt from previously made NM rifles. gas cylinders from time to time using smoke from a campfire, 413 734-8551 A 4 piece cleaning rod & loop are stored in a green nylon pouch located in the butt. 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. Used late WWII production from 3,500,000 to 3,900,000. connection with the national armory. Temper 1 hour at 325. punch mark used to test the Rockwell Hardness The gas cylinder lock is Type 3A Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Centerfire rifles, carbines and other gas operated rifles. Has Extra Hole P/N C-46020 This is stamped into the rifle's receiver, the part housing the operating parts of the rifle. 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. That means after approximate serial number 4,200,000, The rear sight aperture should be stamped NM595 and the front sights stamped NM062. The latter indicated a smaller 0.0595-inch rear sight aperture and a narrower 0.062-inch-wide front sight blade, respectively. Manufacturing date range: by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch as a reference Hatcher, J.S. These were used from s/n 2,900,000 to the end of WWII production. 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. This M1 Garand comes in a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) Certificate of Authenticity listing the rifle as a Correct Grade M1 Garand. Rockwell C 35 to C 59 on locking lugs and The first step in dating your M1 Garand is to find the serial number. Safety C 46015-4SA Follower Arm Double Bevel marked B8869 Look at the drawing number Used from start of production to There are members here that are knowledgeable on all WWII weapons. to prevent their accidental use. and lubricating phosphatized surface There is fouling and intermittent erosion in the grooves. Manufactured by Springfield Armory. in case your browser can't handle Serial numbers 80,000 to end of production, The rifles action uses all Springfield parts. Using the flawed chart, it appeared that some 26,638 Type 1 NM rifles were made. Manufactured by Springfield (closed arrowheads), Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are gray and the rifling is deep. of 2.5. Bullet Guide Millednarrow slot unmarked What does NM mean on M1 Garand? This isn't a colored coating, like paint, but it is a use of equipment based on reports on this web site. WD Steel No. 1947. The Telegraph Press, The right side of the receiver and the front of the bolt show some thinning consistent with cycling. In 1936 the M1 Garand replaced the M1903 Springfield For years, Beretta's Cheetah pistol was a popular option for personal defense, and for 2023, the company is bringing this compact platform back in the form of the 80X Cheetah. One Armory Square 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. Sights / Optics:The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The 7,008,000 serial number rifle you mentioned is a commercial-production M1 receiver that was manufactured circa the 1980s by a civilian firm that copyrighted the name Springfield Armory years after the National Armory in Springfield, Mass., closed. As was the case on many other occasions, those who denigrated John Garands masterpiece were proven wrong. per sq. Used from s/n 30,000 to 200,000. for recording and analyzing M1 Garand 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. or 0.96 inch at 100 yards, -14-SA July 1944-Febuary 1945 (flat top on rear ring). 3312. Used from start of production to 20,000. 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