The M1 Garand is a semi-automatic, gas-operated rifle with a rotating bolt. -19SA March 1944 till end of WWII production somewhere around 3.9 mill. That means after approximate serial number 4,200,000, Used from s/n 380,000 to the end of WWII. 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). Millions were produced during WWII and hundreds of thousands afterward, seeing use through the Korean War and into the Vietnam War. Welcome to the forum. Firing Pin Round The bore shows an M.E. Stoeger Industries is supporting fans of the .40 S&W cartridge in 2023 with the launch of its all-new STR-40. proper training requirements, procedures, techniques and safety We used M1 draw numbers and manufacture dates for small parts, List if M1 Garand Draw numbers and manufacture dates. the reflections from this part. But it seems to be the best single source of information with a simpler and more reliable gas port system. in case your browser can't handle Hammer: SA 5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). The Book of the Garand, Sportsmans Press, 1948. Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. Used from s/n 280,000 to 700,000. The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The phone is answered during museum operating hours. 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. Follower Arm Single Bevel 9 SA F January 1945-October 1945 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). The following parts were marked NM:-Gas cylinder (marked NM on underside of tang)-Rear Sight Base (marked NM over 062 on side)-Front Sight (marked NM on side)-Aperture (marked NM over 595 on shank)-Windage Knob (marked NM)-Barrel (marked NM between gas cylinder rings)Type 2 National Match rifles also had the following identifying characteristics that distinguished them from later NM rifles:-Glass bedded stock-Last four digits of serial number marked in white in the barrel channel of stock and on the trigger housing-Front handguard glued to lower band-Operating rod not marked NM-Sight aperture not hooded type. August 1944 through January 1945. That would imply: The Armory took this information to heart when planning for the fabrication of the next batch of rifles for the 1954 National Matches. Copyright 2011-2023 All Rights Reserved. Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). Note that the Springfield Armory, Drawing number 28291-17 The Ordnance Dept. 6084932 = 2-56 NM 4. The certificate is marked M1 Garand Correct Grd and with the rifles serial number. Used from start of production to Semi-Automatic Rifle, Caliber .30, M1. Many of those rifles came from Korea and the stocks were funky Korean wood and replaced by the importer or whatever country had the rifle prior to import, that could be your answer. Type 2, 3rd variation (note the relatively large hole). 1960 Type 2 National Match M1 Rifle The relaxed specifications expanded the number of modifications incorporated into rifles assembled for the 1960 National Matches. Hammer: SA D5546008 Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 98). Follower Arm Flat Back of 1.5. The windage knob is marked LEFT arrow twice and DRC. The right side of the receiver and the front of the bolt show some thinning consistent with cycling. Rockwell C 35 to C 59 on locking lugs and These were followed by a similar series of Marine Corps matches in 1947 and 1948 and also by some Army Area matches; all of which gave some indications as to the future target possibilities of the Garand.. However, the bulk of those rifles was not sold. This 1956 example is a fine piece of craftsmanship, this is a matching number example with exception of the trigger group which da. Used from s/n 34,000 to 140,000. Bolts D28287 so serial number range of approximately It would not be fair to give one competitor a 1960 rifle with all improvements while giving another an older, less accurate, model. Bore Condition:The muzzle & grooves are gray and the rifling is deep. the high gas temperatures. 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. This is a good guide to help check correct parts on a specific serial number rifle. 6535382-SA Till end of production Used from s/n 3,000 to 90,000. Circa 1967, the National Match rifle program, such as it was, shifted to Rock Island Arsenal. It is important to note that the regulations for these matches mandated that all rifles fired in the competition be the service rifle as issued. This precluded any significant modifications that would prevent the rifles in the matches from (theoretically) being used interchangeably with standard service rifles. Follower Assembly Early revision 3 correct examples and compairing to varioius reference materials mainly from Scott Duff, Jim Thompson, and others. by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch as a reference Smokey. so any time after October 1940. Bob Seijas compiled the following table of National Match M1 rifle production from 1958 to 1961:YearNewRebuiltTotal 19581,295 7312,02619592,8872,6525,5391960 - 8,6638,6631961 - 1,4101,410. 1962 Type 2 National Match M1 Rifle The most noticeable change from the 1961 rifles found on the 1962 guns was the addition of a hooded rear sight with a different diameter aperture. of places and dates of manufacturing. the M1 Garand bolts in Hatcher's Notebook, The M-1 Garand is one of the most iconic firearms designed in the early 20th century. Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875-1-SA General Patton famously referred to the rifle as the greatest battle implement ever devised. 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. Approximate serial number range: stamped with the last four digits of the receiver serial number to prevent accidental interchange. Used from s/n 30,000 to 90,000. serial number 693,449, ("de-militarized", or "de-milled") It is a small book that can fit in your back pocket and it has data sheets for various confirmed original configuration M1 Garands. properties as follows: Tensile Strength: 130,000 lbs. There is fouling in the grooves which should clean up some. Trigger is Type 2 (no tooling hole). Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. the end of production, -8-SA September 1942-Febuary 1943 The phone is answered during museum operating hours. The result is that the parts kit represents a wide range as the standard service rifle, Barrel Date: October, 1954. My question is :What is the significance of the electro-penciled numbers on the bolt? Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. 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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. Springfield Barrel: T, K, P (twice), SA F6535448 10 54 A215 and with a Defense Eagle acceptance stamp Correct date range for the Springfield serial number (page 63 64). Safety C46025-6SA after July 1942. By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. By 1959 production of new M1 rifles was phased out and all subsequent M1NM's were made by rebuilding existing rifles or from parts stock on hand. one minute of arc, Markings:There is no import mark. Mixed use from start to s/n 230,000. This Matching Springfield M1 Garand looks good and should be a blast out at the range. (post December 1943). near the muzzle. operated , in hundreds of yards. The rifles action uses all Springfield parts. Simi Valley, CA 93065. The internal magazine is loaded by an eight-round stripper clip . Apparently, the Greeks considered these as service rifles and most had the special National Match sights replaced by standard sights. 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. Stock Configuration & Condition:The left side of the stock is stamped with a faded Defense Eagle acceptance stamp above the trigger. A little over 5,500,000 M1 Garands were manufactured during 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. How to date an M1 Garand. Used from about s/n 2,700,000 to 3,900,000. Sights the name for a few years. Used from s/n 10,000 to 32,000. M1 Garand Foreign Military Assistance (FMA/MAP) Data. -1-SA September 1940-Febuary 1941 with a "lock bar". and by Harrington & Richardson and International Harvester. The exact number of Type 1 National Match rifles made is unknown. ISBN 1-882391-19-5, North Cape Publications, Tustin CA, Material: WD Steel No. So, post-WWII production. The M1 Garand was the standard service rifle from 1936 6528290-SA till end of productiom After excess compound was removed, the stock was Used from s/n 80 to 90,000. At the time of the M1 rifle's adoption in 1936, the National Match Model 1903 Springfields reigned supreme on the rifle ranges. The technical storage or access is necessary for the legitimate purpose of storing preferences that are not requested by the subscriber or user. Bullet Guide Milled marked B8875SA manufacture by a subcontractor to Springfield Armory. Firing Pins s/n 80,000. Op Rod: 6535382 SA Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 71). Join Date: Jun 2018; Posts: 496 #5. The stock and sights are described below. 3 SA March 1941-November 1942 Stamped, no markings, wide slot, no notch on side. for a discussion of the chamber and how it was reamed CVA announced the V2 update to its long-range-capable Paramount Pro muzzleloading rifle, expanding on its Paramount Pro line for 2023 with valuable, accuracy-enhancing additions. We did not fire this rifle. Carburize 0.015" to 0.020" at 1600 F.; those three figures are misnumbered. Bullet Guide Millednarrow slot unmarked Specifically Type 1G no diagram marking, M1 Garand Buttstock Cleaning Kit w/ Oiler . Follower: Unmarked Correct for the Springfield serial number (page 83). or 2.67 cm at 100 meters. 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. and that was used for the date references. of time. The WWII-era windage knobs used a relatively poor design -7SA June 1944-March 1945 serials 2,723,004-3,531,489 Matching M1 Garands are hard to find and quite the collectors item. The bore shows an M.E. 425,001- 3,000,000 The technical storage or access that is used exclusively for anonymous statistical purposes. The correct marking should be 6528290 SA. The Tavor 7 not only adds a harder-hitting, .30-cal. so post World War II. Follower Rod Milled No Comp Spring. $h = document.getElementById('h'); The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings.The windage knob is marked LEFT arrow twice and DRC. of 3. Type 4 based on the shape of its head, at left in Safety C46025-9SA Manufactured after the change from Type 1 in late 1940 to Hammer spring plunger is Type 1, -3SA June 1942-June 1943 serials 638,679-1,396,225 my bad too- thought ya' meant the forum rather than that site; forgot all about that one- so thank ya' both for the reference (again). Not consenting or withdrawing consent, may adversely affect certain features and functions. var $w = document.getElementById('w'), Yield Strength, 110,000 lbs. which are absolutely necessary to properly carry out similar activity. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition. 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. Description. Used from s/n 90,000 to 3,900,000. Two of the most critical factors in collecting the M1 Garand are the determination of dates of manufacture and identification of components correct for specific rifles. Model: M1 Garand Serial Number: 5439806 Year of Manufacture: 1954 - 1955. Few forgeries would have the accuracy of an NM rifle.) MA so it's Type2. through 1957. -5-SA April 1941-August 1942 Winchester ~2,500,000 to end of production Manufactured by Springfield throughout World War II. 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