- #SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
- #SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
To receive maximum benefit from this book, it must be used in conjunction with Chapter 5, Identification of Parts, contained in “The M1 Garand: World War II” and Chapter 7, Identification of Parts, in “The M1 Garand: Post World War II.” Duff. Manufacture of the M1 rifle was a dynamic process, the various components underwent many changes throughout the production history.
#SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#
The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with serial numbers related to dates of manufacture and a large sampling of data sheets to aid in identification or restoration. The best way to determine the correct components for a specific M1 is through use of data sheets on original rifles. This is important whether considering the purchase of an M1 that is being presented as “original,” or attempting to restore a rifle to its “as manufactured” configuration. Two of the most critical factors in collecting the M1 rifle are the determination of dates of manufacture and identification of components correct for specific rifles. The source of information is my previous books “The M1 Garand: World War II” and “The M1 Garand: Post World War II,” along with the personal files. “The M1 Garand: Serial Numbers & Data Sheets” is in response to requests by collectors to produce a pocket reference guide to collecting the M1 Garand.
#SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBER#
The purpose of this book is to provide the reader with serial number tables and a large sampling of data sheets to aid in identification and restoration.
This is important whether considering the purchase of an M1 that is being presented as original, or attempting to restore a rifle to its correct configuration. I know just enough to get into trouble, so I would highly recommend the rifle be looked at by someone who knows OR in the best case they have DCM or CMP documentation.Two of the most critical factors in collecting the M1 Garand are the determination of dates of manufacture and identification of components correct for specific rifles. Then to make thing more confusing, thousands of unused parts were released through the DCM (what is now the CMP) and this is the recipe for one of the easiest faked most highly sought after rifles there could be. Regular arsenal rebuild rifles that were not NM also had some of these parts installed during the rebuild process after 1964. So, when any un-purchased rifles came back to the arsenal any one or all these upgrades 'could' have been made. In 1963 special NM barrels marked 'SA F7791035' were introduced along with NM op rods part number '7790722-RA' or '7790722-SA' were introduced.
In 1962 hooded rear sight apertures were introduced. In 1960 glass bedding around receiver and trigger housing was introduced. If made after 1959 it will have NM marked sights and gas cylinder. NM will be on the top or left of the barrel and will be inscribed, not stamped. The very first ones had a 'SA JLG' cartouche but all the others had the DoD eagle on the stock. Several of the shooters personalized their rifle to their own desires. Many were offered for purchase to the original shooter and if not bought were sent back through the SA for a tune up before the next shooter. These were not collected at first just put to use as they were made to do and do well. There were only 43,681 produced and all were used but cared for. To try and authenticate a NM is difficult at best.