Springfield Armory Pre D-Day Service Grade M1 Garand with Combat Kit

Serial Number: 1011840

Key Highlights:

Muzzle Reading: 1

Throat Reading: 2

Barrel: SA 11/42

The bore of this rifle is bright.

Receiver: D 28291 17/R33

Op-Rod: D35382 6 SA – uncut

Bolt: D28287-12-SA

Trigger Housing: D28290-12-SA

Hammer: C46008-3 SA

Markings & Other Information: Springfield Armory Pre D-Day Service Grade M1 Garand with Combat Kit

This rifle is in excellent overall condition. Both the receiver and barrel retain excellent finishes, and the barrel date corresponds appropriately with the receiver’s production date. The barrel features a bright bore and excellent muzzle and throat readings.

The Springfield stock has the appropriate “SA-EMcF” (Earl McFarland) cartouche and a small ordnance escutcheon. It is in very good condition, with some cosmetic dents and dings. This rifle has been cleaned and detailed by CMP Custom Shop personnel.

All identifiable parts correspond with the rifle’s production date, except for the bullet guide and stock ferrule. Both replacement parts were in use prior to the D-Day landings. The rifle is presented in a configuration that could have been used during the D-Day invasion.
No claim is made that this specific rifle was used during the D-Day operation.

The rifle also includes a selection of appropriate accessories that were available during the time of the D-Day invasion. The items include:

-       Canvas Sling – Manufactured by Atlas, dated 1944

-       M1 Bayonet – 10” blade by American Fork and Hoe, with M7 scabbard (not cut-down)

-       Type 2 metal oiler – includes brush and steel thong (pull-through)

-       M3 Multi-tool

-       Plastic Grease Pot – “Lubri-plate” for white grease

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