**Springfield M1 Garand Dated December, 1941 with Original Barrel, Uncut Operating Rod, Flush Nut Sights, British Poofs

.30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 408294. Parkerized metal finish overall mounting walnut semi-pistol grip stock with sights consisting of early flush nut adjustable aperture rear sight and front blade with protectors. Long stroke piston driven rotating bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal box magazine charged with stripper clips. Receiver marking reads U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY followed by the serial number. Right receiver is marked D 28291-14 along with SA, while the original US barrel marking reads S-A-11-41, with all these marks and serial number corresponding to a production date of December, 1941. Barrel additionally shows British Birmingham proof markings in addition to a {Broad Arrow} mark, indicating this rifle was Lend Leased to the United Kingdom. Operating rod lacks the late and post-war radius cut, and shows a part number of D35382 3 SA, correct for 1941-42. Bolt is punch dot marked and numbered D28287-2SA/RE4D, indicating this part was made in November, 1941. Trigger housing reads D28290-5-SA, hammer C46008-2 SA to the face with safety marked C46015-6SA all correct for this serial number. Stock displays circle P mark to the wrist with large Ordnance {Crossed Cannon} escutcheon beside a boxed S.A./G.H.S. cartouche for inspector Gilbert H. Stewart, correct for M1 Garand rifles inspected in this serial number range from 80,000 to 700,000. A well preserved example of the M1 Garand as it went to war in 1941. {C&R}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Very Good. Bore is dirty with firing residues and dust throughout that should clean to Bright or better. Metal finish displays operating wear to internal parts, some oxidized spots to the barrel, and some scattered brown patinated streaks. Item shows a thin finish over the gas cylinder. Stock has been lightly sanded, and displays some scattered light handling wear and dents. Muzzle reading of between 1 and 2, and throat of between 0 and 1.

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**Springfield M1 Garand Dated December, 1941 with Original Barrel, Uncut Operating Rod, Flush Nut Sights, British Poofs

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