Lot 330:
U.S. WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand .30-06 Semi-Automatic Rifle, Dated 1944, Serial No. 2568610
Sold for: $1,950
Description
A U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle, identified as a WWII production piece with a 1944 date code. The rifle features a dark-stained wooden stock and blued and parkerized steel metal components. Visible markings on the receiver include “U.S. RIFLE CAL. 30 M2 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” and serial number “2568610”. The rear sight knob is marked “LEFT”, and the operating rod bears the date code “2S A 6 44”, indicating a June 1944 manufacturing period. Inside the action, the part number “D28287-19 SA” (Springfield Armory) is present. The rifle is accompanied by a worn leather sling.
Condition report:
Fair to Good overall condition, consistent with military service use from the mid-20th century. The wooden stock exhibits considerable scratching, denting, and areas of finish loss. Metal components show general finish wear, particularly to the bluing and parkerization, with some areas of thinning and minor surface oxidation. The accompanying leather sling is worn and supple.
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