Springfield Armory U.S. Rifle M1 Garand chambered in .30-06 Springfield, serial number 87331, a very early, pre war five-digit serial number that places this receiver among Springfield Armory's earliest production. with a 24" barrel. The rifle wears a replacement Springfield Armory barrel marked "S-A-5-51" (May 1951) on the right side, which gauges 2.0 at the muzzle and 3.0 at the throat. All major parts are "SA" (Springfield Armory) marked, and the rifle features a stamped trigger guard and high-hump gas cylinder lock The walnut stock set has a defense-acceptance eagle cartouche on the buttstock, an encircled "P" proof under the grip, and is marked "135" in white paint on the grip.
The M1 Garand was the standard U.S. service rifle of World War II and Korea and the first semi-automatic rifle in general issue. This Springfield Armory example is an arsenal-configured rifle with an all-SA parts set, a 1951-dated SA replacement barrel, and correct rebuild-era features including the T105E1 rear sight, stamped trigger guard, and high-hump gas cylinder lock — an honest, shootable representative of the type with a bright bore.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory
Country of origin: United States
Model: U.S. Rifle M1 Garand
Action: Semi-automatic, gas operated
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Serial: 87331
Barrel: Replacement Springfield Armory, marked "S-A-5-51" (May 1951), 24"
Bore: Bright, strong rifling; gauges muzzle 2.0 / throat 3.0
Sights: T105E1 aperture rear; blade front with protective ears
Parts: All major parts "SA" marked; stamped trigger guard; high-hump gas cylinder lock
Stock: Walnut set; faint worn defense-acceptance eagle cartouche on buttstock; encircled "P" proof under grip; "135" in white paint on grip
Condition: Stock with extensive wear, staining, handling marks, two areas of forend wood filler; metal turning gray with notable wear and small handling marks
