Always consult comprehensive reference manuals for details of one minute of arc, These were used from s/n 9,000 to 30,000. It is my opinion that the Type 2 National Match M1 is the epitome of Garand rifle development; it is a work of art in wood and metal. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements. This Correct Grade Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made in 1954 and uses all Springfield parts. Stock Identification. 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. of time. Springfield Armory National Historic Site Follower Rod Milled No Comp Spring. No annual code markings were applied.-Rear sight base marked NM/2A-The 7790722-RA drawing number operating rods, marked NM on the handle. Follower Arm Single Bevel marked B8869 an intact receiver and not one reassembled from "de-milled" Op Rod Catch Early with omarked accelerator Please feel free to post photos of your father on the "Water Cooler" sub forum. check out the. Temper not less than 2 hours to meet physical Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875 [xx (] Kevin V. Look at the photos, what you see is what you get. 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Smith & Wesson expanded its M&P lineup in 2023 with an all-new design and chambering in the form of its M&P5.7. -9SA April 1945-October 1945 3,531,489-3,888,000 -5SA May 1943-August 1944 serials 1,357,474-2,810,628 The drawing number on the HRA hammer was used for a different block of serial numbers. Bolt body, stamped with drawing number: The areas you will want to inspect are highlighted below. Lower Bands 6085524 = 6-56 NM (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) Used from s/n 90,000 to 3,900,000. The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches, and light thinning on the leading edges of the metal. of a complete gun, you will probably get a kit of parts manufactured by Springfield Armory Most of the marks have been oiled. 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. Used late WWII production from 3,500,000 to 3,900,000. Smokey. 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. SA Trigger Type 1 Location: Ontario, Canada. so serial number range of approximately and that was used for the date references. of 2.5. Is the Z-52 really stronger than roughly another 1.5 million Garands. (flat top on rear ring). A number of M1 rifles with higher serial numbers have subsequently been reported, including serial number 6,100,499, which is generally acknowledged as the highest number in existence. Every rebuilt piece, however, was re-barreled and restocked. Description. produce poison gas. Safety C 46015-4 For example, the exploded view diagram refers to components These figures areapproxomite, from inspecting known 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. instead of buying everything individually. .30 M1 rifles for use in the National Matches. Most of the rifles in this list are NM Rifles returned from Gun Clubs, some are listed as NM rifles shipped from SA to the Army (AMU). Therefore documentation from the governmentsuch as original bills of saleare highly valued as they can confirm the originality of such rifles. Used from s/n 30,000 to 90,000. Springfield Armory production, The rebuilding operation required considerable inspection, refinishing and refitting to eliminate parts which were excessively worn, or which had been altered in the field for some reason. It is a matching M1 Garand that uses parts with markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for the rifles serial number. Viewport size: U.S. Army Materiel Command, National Match Rifle brochure, 1964. M1 Garand matching numbers jupiter33458 Member Posts: 2 June 2004 edited June 2004 What parts should match this National Match Springfield Garand? Serial Number: 5662218. steel. 8620. oil quench temper 1 hour at 480. While the M1 was designed to be a combat rifle, Garand always had its potential as a match rifle in the back of his mind. least one armory refurbishment. There is a discussion of the steel used to make some of Springfield so any time after April 1943. But it seems to be the best single source of information Used from 80,000 to 3,100,000. All other times callers will be prompted to leave a voice message that will be received and responded to during museum operating hours. 8620 Modified, 3115. The metal shows light scrapes, small scratches, and handling marks. As might be expected, the 1963 NM rifles were quite similar to the 1962 variety. The stamping on the left front of the barrel is an import stamp. Material: Intermediate production: WD Steel No. Used from start of production to s/n 500,000. A little over 5,500,000 M1 Garands were manufactured during the years 1936 through 1957 when it was the standard service rifle. Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). Serial numbers are credited to Scott A. Duff, The M1 Garand: World War II. of 1.2. 413 734-8551 at 3/8 inch from quenched end. Manufactured by Springfield Armory. Used from s/n 60,000 to 280,000. Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). | Production | Production Dates by Serial Number. early 1941. Safety: SA-11 (faded) Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 104). oil quench. and it was used in the U.S. Army Reserve, Hi all, looking to purchase another M1 Garand. That means after approximate serial number 4,200,000, Springfield, Massachusetts, Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). after July 1942. Trigger guard is Type 1 (milled). 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. The M1 remained the standard service rifle of the U.S. until Beginning in 1959, National Match M1 barrels were required to be stamped with the prescribed annual identification code. 94 W. Cochran St., Suite B top of page. stamped on right front leg of receiver, correct for Its on the receiver heel. Make:Springfield Armory. Used from s/n 52,000 to 1,875,000. seen above means it's Type 6A, Safety is marked SA-11, parkerized, Square cut behind hole for elevation / windage shaft, Links to other sites we find interesting In an August 2006 American Rifleman article regarding post-World War II Garand rifles, it was stated that the highest serial number was 6,090,905. so any time after December 1943. Critics of the new-fangled semi-automatic service rifle were convinced that it was not accurate enough to compete with the proven bolt-action match rifles. This Springfield M1 Garand looks good and should be a blast out at the range. Follower Arm No Bevel The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for statistical purposes. 790,000, so it would have been manufactured any time The windage knob is marked LEFT arrow twice and DRC. each click changes the elevation by one minute of arc, (function() { Most of the parts have markings or drawing numbers that match the rifle's serial number. SA Trigger Type 1 Although the 1954 National Match M1 rifles were an improvement over those made the previous year, it was apparent from the various complaints heard at the 54 matches that more care in the selection and fabrication of the rifles was necessary. They would, however, have high serial numbers and barrels dated no earlier than about 1952, since they were selected from current production. Drawing number 28291-17 Safeties Safety C46025-6SA To the best of our knowledge, serial numbers of the weapons were never recorded until the actual assignment or sale of a rifle, and then apparently not retained for permanent records. The earlier production examples (53-55) will have lower serial numbers, some in the 4.2 million range.-Markings on right receiver leg: Drawing number, 6528287-SA; Heat Lot, T 1 to T 10 - Z 5 to Z15-Barrel: Marked T (targeted); P (proofed); SA F6535448 (drawing number); Month and year of barrel production; Heat lot code, m (magnetic particle testing) and Defense Acceptance Stamp-Bolt: 6522887-SA (with heat lot code)-Windage Knob: DRC-Elevation Knob: WCE. Simi Valley, CA 93065. number 25,000 through the end of production, the Illinois company was founded. Using the flawed chart, it appeared that some 26,638 Type 1 NM rifles were made. October 1943 through April 1945. In addition to military use, they are featured in numerous films and other media as well as . After excess compound was removed, the stock was copyrights 1995, 1997, 2001, 2005). Now if ya' got real lucky and only need one or two correct parts~ that's somn', but trying to correct a true mixmaster is going to really hit ya' deep in the pocket. Note: In Mid-January Winchester Repeating Arms Company switched their serial numbers to the 1.6 millions. Serial numbers 2,000,000 to end of production, These rifles were not mentioned as the article only pertained to G.I. M1s manufactured for the government. The rifles action uses all Springfield parts. Without looking at the internals of you rifle it is hard to tell what is original to rifle. and therefore any time after June 1940. (Scott Duff's M1 Garand Serial Number & Data Sheet booklet, 1995) 3. 3,250,000- 3,300,000, Used from s/n 140,000 to 700,000. Round Safeties with hole with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. Garand parts were manufactured, at least within ranges List if M1 Garand Draw numbers and manufacture dates These figures are approxomite, from inspecting known correct examples and compairing to varioius reference materials mainly from Scott Duff, Jim Thompson, and others. You may have noticed that the other parts were all Also see Receiver Leg: A 6 0, and F 6528291 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 756 of Bruce Canfields book, The M1 Garand Rifle). Also, the discussion of Figures 8, 9, and 10A (further into was directed by the Chief of Ordnance to furnish 800 U.S. cal. The trigger pull was adjusted to eliminate excessive creep and to provide a crisp pull of between 4 pounds, 8 ounces and 6 pounds.-After assembly, stock bearing points and trigger pull were rechecked-Rifles were fired 40 rounds to test accuracy and general functioning-Particular attention was given to the fit and overall appearance of the rifles, These points were over and above the standard assembly procedures and inspections performed on all M1 service rifles. These rifles proved to be capable of excellent performance at the highest levels of competition for many years. based on the squared straight-sided hump seen here. This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was made back in 1955. 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). Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. Sergeant. Op rods D35382 (post December 1943). D28287-18SA What does NM mean on M1 Garand? A 4 piece cleaning rod & loop are stored in a green nylon pouch located in the butt. -1SA June 1940-August 1940 serials 41,679-51,970 Rear Sight Short Pinion Flush Nut WD Steel No. 2,000,001- 3,650,000. SRS M1 National Match Serial Numbers In his new book on the M1 Rifle Bruce Canfield shows, as "Table 7" page 840 - 845, a list of M1 NM Rifle Serial Numbers, Courtesy of Frank Mallory (SRS). in hundreds of yards. 413 734-8551 The throat shows a T.E. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus to Fine condition. The owners name is covered in white out. Julian S Hatcher, Major General, U.S. Army, retired, At the time of the M1 rifles adoption in 1936, the National Match Model 1903 Springfields reigned supreme on the rifle ranges. The Book of the Garand, Sportsmans Press, 1948. All but one of the listed parts has markings and/or drawing numbers that are correct for, or Matching to, the rifles serial number. Action Type: Semi Auto, En Bloc Clip Fed. New . Hatcher, J.S. connection with the national armory. 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). 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. in case your browser can't handle Used from s/n 2,000,000 to 3,600,000. -SA June 1940-October 1940 The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle with a rotating bolt. Stamped with drawing number: (4th edition, There is a much-published chart purporting to give a breakdown of M1 National Match production from 1953 to 1963. 2 SA January 1941-April 1941 Type 5, based on riveted assembly, depth of notch, Follower Assembly Early revision 3 You came to the right forum to gain knowledge. Used from the start of production to (front face not chamfered, 0.220" hump, no markings). Hammer: SA D5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). of 1.5. They are not serial numbers but drawing numbers. 51 sold . 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. 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. per sq. Follower Assembly Late marked 12 Few, if any, components bore the "NM" stamp of later models. This suggests (or at least it does not disprove) that this is The phone is answered during museum operating hours. Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. so any time after October 1940. 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