Springfield M1 Garand - The Firearms Forum

rip_polaris · 08-10-2010, 05:45 PM

Hi all,
I have a springfield m1 garand. I was wondering what you all might think its worth and if anyone can tell me some history of the proof markings. It looks to be a 1945 by serial number but the proof mark on the stock seems to be later according to the research ive done. I was wondering maybe if it had been restocked.
Thanks for all your help.

CHW2021 · 08-11-2010, 07:28 AM

Can't really see the stock.... nothing looks out of the ordinary however. Your rifle looks like a standard refurb from the military, restruck stamps on the stock were not uncommon for wartime. Show the complete rifle in another picture.

rip_polaris · 08-11-2010, 11:09 PM

I really appreciate all of the knowledge you guys have. I love the history of these vintage weapons and am trying to start my own collection. Does restocking a 1945 gun with an early 50's stock effect the value? If there is any, out of curiosity, whats it worth? And am I correct on assuming that it had been restocked according to serial number and the proof markings?

Infidel · 08-11-2010, 11:15 PM

Bolt is a winchester, receiver is SA. What's the bore look like? That is your deciding factor. Is this a CMP gun, where did it come from, got some history?

JLA · 08-12-2010, 09:24 AM

It is truly difficult to obtain a non 'mut' garand. Most arsenal refurbs wore mixed parts, you seem to have a normal run of the mill CMP service grade garand. i want one

CHW2021 · 08-12-2010, 10:22 AM

Currently the CMP is selling service grade @ $600.00. Presuming the inside of this rifle is service grade then the lowest value of your gun would be equivalent. The market for Garands is about 800 to 900 at gun shows. The stock (when properly marked as yours is) would not affect value either way. A new production stock would be - 50.00 to 75.00 from gunshow value unless it was exceptional in grain.
Many of the Garands were rebuilt at some point in their service career, the untouched original rifles (and varients) bring a premium as do early production rifles.

Jim Hauff · 08-14-2010, 11:43 AM

Pull the operating rod back to lock - look at exposed part of barrel for numbers and date of manufacture. With mix & match Garands, their greatest value is as shooters (as someone else already explained) and therefore muzzle wear and throat erosion (freebore) are heavy determinants on overall value. If you have a mil-spec .30-06 (M2 Ball) chartridge, you can determine muzzle wear by placing it point down in the bore - if your see any where from 1/8" to 1/4" of bullet sticking out before the cartridge mouth - it should be a good shooter. It is not practical to determine free bore with out a specialized gauge. The Eagle & stars cartouche began use in early spring of 1953. From my personal experience selling Garands - the values expressed above are about right on - depending upon your area. Here in Eastern PA, I have seen "good shooters" in similar condition to your's, sell at $1000 +/- $75.

08-10-2010, 05:45 PM	#1
rip_polaris Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Springfield M1 Garand Hi all, I have a springfield m1 garand. I was wondering what you all might think its worth and if anyone can tell me some history of the proof markings. It looks to be a 1945 by serial number but the proof mark on the stock seems to be later according to the research ive done. I was wondering maybe if it had been restocked. Thanks for all your help. Attached Images --> Last edited by rip_polaris; 08-11-2010 at 12:30 AM..

08-11-2010, 07:28 AM	#2
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 467	Re: Springfield M1 Garand Can't really see the stock.... nothing looks out of the ordinary however. Your rifle looks like a standard refurb from the military, restruck stamps on the stock were not uncommon for wartime. Show the complete rifle in another picture.

08-11-2010, 11:09 PM	#3
rip_polaris Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 10	Re: Springfield M1 Garand I really appreciate all of the knowledge you guys have. I love the history of these vintage weapons and am trying to start my own collection. Does restocking a 1945 gun with an early 50's stock effect the value? If there is any, out of curiosity, whats it worth? And am I correct on assuming that it had been restocked according to serial number and the proof markings? Attached Images

08-11-2010, 11:15 PM	#4
Infidel V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Posts: 209	Re: Springfield M1 Garand Bolt is a winchester, receiver is SA. What's the bore look like? That is your deciding factor. Is this a CMP gun, where did it come from, got some history?

08-12-2010, 09:24 AM	#5
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,315	Re: Springfield M1 Garand It is truly difficult to obtain a non 'mut' garand. Most arsenal refurbs wore mixed parts, you seem to have a normal run of the mill CMP service grade garand. i want one __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

08-12-2010, 10:22 AM	#6
CHW2021 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Louisiana Posts: 467	Re: Springfield M1 Garand Currently the CMP is selling service grade @ $600.00. Presuming the inside of this rifle is service grade then the lowest value of your gun would be equivalent. The market for Garands is about 800 to 900 at gun shows. The stock (when properly marked as yours is) would not affect value either way. A new production stock would be - 50.00 to 75.00 from gunshow value unless it was exceptional in grain. Many of the Garands were rebuilt at some point in their service career, the untouched original rifles (and varients) bring a premium as do early production rifles.

08-14-2010, 11:43 AM	#7
Jim Hauff Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Lehigh Valley, PA Posts: 2,980	Re: Springfield M1 Garand Pull the operating rod back to lock - look at exposed part of barrel for numbers and date of manufacture. With mix & match Garands, their greatest value is as shooters (as someone else already explained) and therefore muzzle wear and throat erosion (freebore) are heavy determinants on overall value. If you have a mil-spec .30-06 (M2 Ball) chartridge, you can determine muzzle wear by placing it point down in the bore - if your see any where from 1/8" to 1/4" of bullet sticking out before the cartridge mouth - it should be a good shooter. It is not practical to determine free bore with out a specialized gauge. The Eagle & stars cartouche began use in early spring of 1953. From my personal experience selling Garands - the values expressed above are about right on - depending upon your area. Here in Eastern PA, I have seen "good shooters" in similar condition to your's, sell at $1000 +/- $75.