Description:
Winchester M1 Garand serial number 1316xxx, manufactured April 1943.
This is a “Danish return” rifle. After WWII, 20,000 Garands were loaned to the Danish military. In 1998, about 17,000 of these were returned to the US Army. While in Denmark, many of the rifles were used enough to require new barrels and/or other parts. This one has a 1960 VAR (Vaabenarsenalet) Danish barrel. Caliber is .30-06. No import marks.
This rifle is particularly interesting because its stock has been marked with the receiver serial number, inside and out, has a Danish data label inside, and it has its Danish hang tag. Denmark designated the M1 rifle as “7.62mm Gevaer M/50” (model 50), which is written at the top of the hang tag. This is a nice collector package, in good shooting condition.
Two M1 enbloc clips (no ammo) and sling noted below are included.
Specs:
Receiver: marked “D28291-2” on leg. Misc. assembly markings underneath. Excellent condition, absolutely no pitting. Original finish shows wear, particularly where wood contacts.
Barrel: marked “D 6535448 3-60 284” in op rod slot, with “VAR” and crown, “DK” and crown, “M”, and “KOA” in circle. The bore is bright but not mirror-bright, crown and rifling very good.
Barrel Gauge Measurements: Muzzle Erosion: 2 ½, Throat Erosion: 2 1/2
Op rod: curved side, marked “D35382 6 SA”, modified. Good working condition, no pitting.
Op rod catch: marked “PB”, Beretta (Italian)
Bullet guide: stamped type without notch
Clip latch: marked “BMB”, Breda (Italian)
Follower: late type marked “12”
Follower arm: no bevel
Follower rod: long fork, riveted, marked “BMB”
Bolt: marked “D28287-12 SA S-04”. Has some surface pitting, but headspace is excellent.
Sight knobs: T105 postwar type, elevation marked “FZR”, windage “BME”.
Rear sight cover: late type with ribs
Rear sight aperture: double track
Trigger housing: marked “D28290-12-SA”, small pad, cloverleaf hole. No pitting.
Trigger guard: milled, SA
Trigger: late type, no extra hole
Hammer spring plunger: postwar type without wings
Hammer: marked “C46008-5 SA”
Safety: round top, marked “HRA”
Gas cylinder: wide sight platform, flat on top of rear ring. Finish fairly good.
Front sight: 0.65 wide
Gas cylinder lock: WWII beveled front type, unmarked, finish mostly gone
Gas cylinder lock screw: cross slot poppet valve type, marked “HRA”, finish mostly gone
Stock: walnut, circled “P” on pistol grip. The receiver serial number was stamped in the Danish style, between the pistol grip and sling loop, and also inside, next to the data label. No cracks, has about average dings/scratches, none severe. Has reproduction brass ID disk on pistol grip.
Handguards: walnut, same condition and appearance as stock. Rear handguard clip is marked “BMB”, Breda.
Sling: used, web type, adjustment latch appears to be nickel or similar plated, a little unusual.
TERMS
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Payment and FFL information due within 5 business days or item will be relisted for sale.
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Return policy: 3 day inspection policy. Item may be returned if in same condition as when it left our facility. Returns are subject to a $35.00 restocking fee. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges (must include insurance and signature requirement) and any transfer fees.
Other:
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Condition:
Used - See Item Description
Brand:
Winchester
Model:
M1 Garand
Caliber:
.30-06 (all)
Location:
FL
Trades Accepted: No
Shipping Notes: Ships Free to FFL in lower 48 states. Please contact us for quotes to Alaska and Hawaii. C & R FFL is ok.
