Springfield Armory and other government owned facilities were already committed to other projects. All ten companies that made the original GI carbines were contracted to do so as The U.S.30 caliber M1 Carbine was never manufactured at Springfield Armory. The museum and surroundings are well worth a visit. Springfield Armory is now a National Historic Site maintained by the Springfield Armory was our Nation's first armory and last armory. In 1968, Springfield Armory was closed in a cost-saving effort resulting in U.S. Semi-automatic M1 or Garand rifle made from 1937 to 1957. The 20th century weapon they are known best for is the Production of weaponry at the Armory began in 1795.įor over two centuries Springfield Armory manufactured weapons for the United States of America. Springfield as the site for one of the two Federal Armories (the 2nd was Harper's Ferry).

In 1794 the new Federal government decided to manufacture its own muskets so that the Nation would not be dependent on foreign arms. By the 1780s the Arsenal was a major ammunition and weapons depot. After the war, the government kept the facility to store arms for future needs. Barracks, shops, storehouses, and a magazine were built, but no arms During the Revolution the arsenal stored muskets, cannon, and other weapons. In 1777 'The Arsenal at Springfield' was established to manufacture cartridges and gun carriages for theĪmerican Revolution.

Stock and handguards: walnut, commercial reproduction, very nice finish.Post WWII Commercially Manufactured M1 Carbines (U.S.A.).

Gas cylinder screw: cross slot poppet valve type, marked P and hexagon.

Gas cylinder: wide sight platform, flat on top of rear ring.įront sight.

Hammer spring plunger: WWII type with wings.

Sight knobs: postwar T-105 type, elevation Weatherhead logo, windage DRC.

Bore is bright, rifling very good, chrome pads at gas port, chamber in the white.

Barrel: marked “S-A-12-51” in op rod slot, with proof P Marked “D6535448 45 A159” on top, with crossed cannons stamp and magnetic test mark M.

There is a groove through the leg marking, just the way it came out of the forging press apparently. Marked on top with serial number and “U.S.

Receiver: marked “D 6528291” on leg, heat lot 43, no pitting except for a slight darkening in one spot on the left side, see photos.

Repro canvas sling is included, along with 2 M1 enbloc clips (no ammo). Parts were clean for photos, coated with oil and greased where appropriate when reassembled. The gun has been disassembled, cleaned, and lubricated. It has been test fired and operates perfectly, cycling through a clip and ejecting it at the end. This Garand is in excellent used condition. Barrel is Springfield dated 12-51, has good gauge numbers and bright bore. Serial number 4234205 dates to about 1953. Early 1950s production Springfield Armory M1 Garand.

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