Sale
Rare Pre-WW2 Gas Trap Configured M1 Garand
Sale:
$7,495.00
$5,995.00
| Year: | 1940 |
| Maker: | Springfield |
| Type: | M1 Garand |
| Caliber: | .30-06 |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Condition: | 80% |
Description
05/20/26 - For sale is a Springfield M1 Garand manufactured in April of 1940, this rifle left Springfield Armory as a Type 2 Gas Trap. It would have been among the last gas trap rifles Springfield produced. It has since been restored back to its original gas trap configuration. The rifle features a Flush nut aperture rear sight w/ B8872 marked cover, early style blade front sight w/ flared protective ears, D28287-1 D5 marked bolt, reproduction type 2 gas cylinder with appropriate drawing number, correct D35382-1SA Op-Rod that is uncut. The Receiver does not have the seventh round modification. The early stock is correctly inspected “SA/SPG” featuring a one piece butt plate with milled and grooved bands.
The receiver has a well aged finish with a dark grey/brown mixture, shows no signs of being post war reparkerized. The stock is in fair condition with surface scuffing. There are two large cracks in front of the magazine floorplate, one about 4.5" long and the other 3.5". There is also another crack behind the tang.The stock does have the holes drilled for a cleaning kit. The barrel is a replacement and modified to accept the gas trap. Bore is bright with strong rifling.
The parts list is below
| M1 Garand Parts List | ||
| Serial # | 45940 | |
| Manufacturer | Springfield | |
| Drawing Number | ||
| Receiver | D28291-1 REP 7 | |
| Barrel | Repro | |
| Bolt | D28287-1 D5 | |
| Op Rod | D35382-1-SA | |
| Trigger Guard | C46025-1SA | |
| Trigger housing | D28290-1-SA | |
| Hammer | C46008-2 SA | |
| Trigger | N/A | |
| Safety | C46015-4SA | |
| Bullet Guide | B8875SA | |
| Follower | Early | |
| Clip Latch | Round | |
| Follower Rod | Type 1 (Repro) | |
| Follower Arm | Standard | |
| Stock | SA/SPG, Trapdoor hole | |
| Elevation Knob | Checkered | |
| Windage Knob | Knurled, Flush | |
| Rear sight Pinion | Short Pinion | |
| Gas cap | Gas Trap (Repro) | |
| Gas Cylinder | Gas Trap (Repro) | |
| Butt plate | No Hinge | |
This item is for sale on Consignment. If you would like to consign with the Legacy Collectibles team, or have any questions please call 610-981-6041 or Email: info@legacy-collectibles.com
Specifications
| C&R: | Yes |
| Antique: | No |
| Condition: | 80% |
| Bore: | 9/10 |
| Maker: | Springfield |
| Year: | 1940 |
| Type: | M1 Garand |
| Caliber: | .30-06 |
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