**Springfield M1 Garand Type 2 National Match

.30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 5811970. Parkerized metal finish overall mounting a walnut semi pistol grip stock with full length upper handguard mounting T105 pattern rear aperture and front blade sights with protectors. Long stroke piston driven rotating bolt semi-automatic rifle fed by an internal magazine charged with stripper clips. Receiver is marked U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY. Serial number corresponds to a late production M1 Garand circa 1955. Stock displays a circle P mark on the grip, and a {Defense Acceptance Stamp} to the left wrist. Trigger housing marked 6528290-SA and the hammer SA D5546008. Barrel marks include SA F6535448 followed by date mark 2 55 and A217B. There is a {Defense Acceptance Stamp} to the right barrel, along with three P stamps with a punch dot in the loop of the P, correct for National Match rifles. Right receiver is marked F6528291. Bolt is marked 6528287-SA/A14. Radius cut operating rod is further marked 6535382 SA, the appropriate mark for a late M1 Garand rifle. Left barrel is marked NM for National match, the only such mark that appears on this rifle. It mounts standard T105 sights with the original pattern apertures, correct for a National Match Type 2. Item comes with letter from the Civilian Marksmanship Program attesting that it as sold on November 3, 1955 and marked as a National Match rifle. {C&R}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Has Paperwork

Very Good. Bore is dirty with some residues that should clean to Very Bright with sharp rifling throughout. Parkerized finish shows some light internal cycling wear, some operating wear to the lower barrel, and scattered light scratches. Oxidized spot to left barrel near national match marking. Wood furniture exhibits some light handling dents. Rifle shows a throat erosion reading of between 0 and 1, and a muzzle reading of about 1.

The physical condition of lots in our auctions can vary due to age, normal wear and tear, previous damage, and restoration/repair. All lots are sold "AS IS," in the condition they are in at the time of the auction, and we and the seller make no representation or warranty and assume no liability of any kind as to a lot's condition. Any reference to condition in a catalogue description or a condition report shall not amount to a full accounting of condition. Condition reports prepared by Freeman's staff are provided as a convenience and may be requested from the Department prior to bidding.

The absence of a posted condition report on the Freeman's website or in our catalogues should not be interpreted as commentary on an item's condition. Prospective buyers are responsible for inspecting a lot or sending their agent or conservator to inspect the lot on their behalf, and for ensuring that they have requested, received and understood any condition report provided by Freeman's.

Please email [email protected] for any additional information or questions you may have regarding this lot.

Arms, Armor and Militaria

**Springfield M1 Garand Type 2 National Match

Lot Description

Condition Report

Preview

Auction Contact

Shipping | Pickup