Make: Springfield Armory (commercial)

Model: M1 Garand, assembled to M1D-style configuration.

Serial Number: 7003630

Year of Manufacture: Ca. 1980s

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Action Type: Semi Auto, 8 round en bloc clip fed

Barrel Length: 24”, 26 1/2" to the front of the installed flash-hider.

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade set between two protective wings. The rear sight is a fully adjustable aperture sight set between two protective wings. Red paint "cheater-lines" have been painted on the rear sight assembly. A reproduction M84 scope is mounted to the barrel, the mount has play to the barrel.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are smooth wod with a semi-pistol grip, metal nose caps, stacking loop, double sling loops, and a metal buttplate with hinged door for storage (oiler bottle with bore pull-through in compartment). The action is bedded to the stock. The LOP measures 13” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttplate. A leather cheek-pad is installed on the stock. The stocks have light wear with scattered nicks, scuffs and scratches. There are no chips or cracks. Overall the stocks are in Very Good condition.

Type of Finish: Parkerized

Finish Originality: Some parts appear to have Original finish, others are Refurbished USGI parts.

Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright with sharp rifling. There is infrequent minor erosion in the bore. Our gauge shows a TE of about 4, we could not properly measure the ME with the installed flash-hider. In this writer's opinion the bore rates 9/10.

Overall Condition: The rifle retains 87% of its metal finish. The finish is thinning at most edges. The most notable finish wear is on the gas cylinder and florplate/trigger guard. There are some scattered light marks. The action shows light operational wear. Overall, this rifle is in Very Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes in a green canvas zipper case with a canvas scope case, 32 rounds of 1959 Frankford Arsenal Match and 48 rounds of 1978 Greek headstamp ammunition, all on en-bloc clips.

Our Assessment: This M1 Garand is made in a 1980s vintage commercial Springfield Armory receiver. It has been assembled into an M1D configuration with a mixture of commercial and USGI parts. It ought to make for a great shooter once the scope mount is tightened up a bit. Every collection needs a Garand, and this one could be yours. Please see our photos and good luck!