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M1 GARAND FEB. 1944 WINCHESTER *CMP SPECIAL GRADE* WW2 BATTLE RIFLE
Guns International #: 103259040 Seller's Inventory #: 2389480
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Garand - Winchester Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Jmorris4130
Member Since: 9/1/25
First Name: Jeff
State: North Carolina
Zip: 27518
Country: United States
Phone: (919) 523-6905
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: CREDIT CARD / CASHIERS CHECK / USPS MONEY ORDER
Description:
GENUINE HEIRLOOM M1 GARAND – NOT A RECLAIMED RECEIVER!! (*SEE BELOW FOR INFO)
***FREE GPS TRACKING WITH EVERY FIREARM SHIPMENT (ONLY SELLER ON WHO OFFERS THIS SERVICE)***
PURCHASE SHALL INCLUDE FREE REGULAR SHIPPING*
*LAYAWAY OPTION*
"Jeff has been a strong supporter of the work of my organization in the service of our nation's cherished Veterans. And the M1 Garand he helped me find is a proud part of my personal collection, something I’ll hand down to my son one day." – Andrew Biggio, Author of “THE RIFLE” Volumes I and II
"I was looking for a really nice M1 Garand for the WWII wing of the Gettysburg Museum of History, and am utterly pleased with the example Jeff suggested and personally delivered." - Erik Dorr, Curator GMOH, Author, Historian
"As the Granddaughter of the real 'Rosie the Riveter,' WWII and all of the members of the 'Greatest Generation' mean a lot to me and my family. I'd always hoped to add an M1 Garand to my collection as a means of honoring my Grandmother, and Jeff connected me with a great one! Thank you so much!" – Sarah Richmond
***ABOUT ME***:
I’m a believer in old fashioned communication, and that a man’s word matters. I’ve been collecting Garands for over 30 years. I’m also an 01FFL. I have a genuine passion for these rifles. There was a time, not so long ago, when the M1 Garand literally helped save the world. Now it’s our job to care for and protect them, so that future generations may never forget the lessons they can teach us…
In that spirit, I have been honored to help countless Americans find their perfect M1 Garand.
***I WANT TO TALK TO YOU!***:
If you have questions about the subject rifle (or ANY others I have on offer) AND WOULD LIKE TO CONNECT VIA TELEPHONE, just say the word and I’d love to jump on a call with you. This is a SPECIAL purchase... it may even be your attainment of a lifelong dream to own one... I’m here to help you secure the rifle that truly “meets your vision.” My commitment to you is integrity in my listing descriptions, clear & timely communication, swift shipping (THAT INCLUDES GPS), a package of “extras” to go along with your rifle meant to add even more depth to your purchase, and an overall buying experience that is both fun and fulfilling.
AND IF YOU ARE A *FIRST TIME INTERNET FIREARM-BUYER*, I WELCOME YOUR BUSINESS AND WILL WALK YOU THROUGH THIS EVERY STEP OF THE WAY (IN THE END YOU’LL BE SURPRISED HOW EASY IT REALLY IS).
***HISTORICAL BACKDROP***:
It is FEBRUARY of 1944. The Allies are making final preparations for “OPERATION OVERLORD”, set to commence in four months. History will come to remember it by a different name… D-DAY.
***DESCRIPTION***:
THE RIFLE YOU SEE IN THE PICTURES IS THE EXACT RIFLE YOU WILL RECEIVE. AND ALL “EXTRAS” SHOWN COME WITH THE PURCHASE.
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Known for quality, whether it was winning the West or knocking the hell out of the Axis across Europe and the Pacific, Winchester Repeating Arms M1 Garands very much hail from a “Fighting Heritage.”
Released to the public and Certified Authentic by the CMP in 2020 as a “SPECIAL GRADE” (HIGH GRADE THAT IS NOW LONG SOLD OUT FROM CMP), this U.S. Property Marked and Army-Issued WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS M1 Garand features a beautiful/pristine AMERICAN BLACK WALNUT STOCK, lovely grain and color. The metal finish is a handsome silver/pewter parkerization, perfectly balancing that fielded military character with strong condition. Mechanically smooth and excellent in its action, its Match Grade Criterion barrel is unfired outside of the CMP armorer test, and gauges “0+” on both ME/TE. This world class match barrel offers an accuracy potential earlier barrels could only dream of. Chambered in .30-06, just as God intended. ALL PARTS AUTHENTIC, INCLUDING HIGHLY DESIRABLE REAR LOCK-BAR SIGHTS AND MILLED TRIGGER GUARD.
THIS M1 GARAND CHECKS ALL THE BOXES FOR A COLLECTOR, A STUDENT OF HISTORY, AS WELL AS SOMEONE WHO LOVES TO SHOOT FINE FIREARMS.
***NON-RECLAIMED RECEIVER***
For decades the CMP has been the wellspring of our national M1 Garand supply. But the CMP has recently announced that they are all but exhausted of “Original” (to use their term, “Legacy”) M1 Garands. They may be able to bring more “lend-lease” Garand rifles back to the U.S. from overseas in the years to come, but that process is complicated and uncertain. By necessity, therefore, the CMP is now rehabilitating (“Reclaiming”) a number of Parade/Drill Garands, which are rifles that were once in service, but were at some point in time welded closed and deactivated. ACCORDINGLY, FROM THIS MOMENT (SUMMER 2025) FORWARD, RIFLES FRESHLY RELEASED FROM CMP ARE ASSUMED TO BE NEWLY ASSEMBLED ON RECLAIMED RECEIVERS. ALL GARAND-BUYERS SHOULD BE ASKING ANY SELLER OF AN M1 GARAND THAT THEY ARE CONSIDERING FOR CLARIFICATION AS TO WHETHER OR NOT A SUBJECT RIFLE IS BUILT ON A RECLAIMED RECEIVER.
Such “Reclaimed” rifles will still be historic, attractive, and the CMP is undertaking a diligent regimen in their reclaiming process. But my personal opinion is that most Collectors and shooters alike will continue to strongly prefer “Original” or as I call them, “HEIRLOOM” - M1 Garand rifles, all other things being equal. As such, ANY M1 GARAND YOU SEE ME OFFERING WILL BE NON-RECLAIMED ONLY.
***THE BIG PICTURE: WHY THE M1 GARAND RIFLE STILL MATTERS TODAY***:
Historians have been warning for decades that America is at risk of losing its “National Memory.” Its memory of all it has accomplished. Its understanding of its place in the world as a force for Good. Its recognition that, should it falter in its central values and commitments, the vacuum left behind will not be replaced by a blank space…
History matters - Honor matters - Honesty matters - Love of Country matters - Goodwill & Brotherhood matters.
The M1 Garand rifle - alongside so many other tangible icons of “The Greatest Generation” - help us teach these values to our kids and grandkids. The impact and importance of this cannot be overstated.
President Ronald Reagan, in his farewell address, said it best (there was a reason he was called "The Great Communicator"):
“We’ve got to teach history based not on what’s in fashion, but what’s important. Who Jimmy Doolittle was, and what those thirty seconds over Tokyo meant. What the Boys of Pointe du Hoc sacrificed. If we forget what we did we won’t know who we are. An eradication of the American memory could result, and, ultimately, in the erosion of the American spirit itself. Let’s start with the basics: More attention to American History.”
***EXTRAS***:
SIGNED copies of BOTH VOLUME 1 AND VOLUME 2*, Andrew Biggio's remarkable literary and historical achievement, "THE RIFLE: COMBAT STORIES FROM AMERICA'S LAST WWII VETERANS, TOLD THROUGH AN M1 GARAND." (These books are astounding. Whether you win them via my or you go out and buy copies yourself, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THEM.)
*VOLUME 2 IS SIGNED BY MR. ED COTTRELL, AN IRONMAN WHO FLEW NO FEWER THAN 65 COMBAT MISSIONS IN HIS P-47 FIGHTER (CALLED THE “OUR MARY”). MR. COTTRELL’S AMAZING WAR STORY IS CHRONICLED IN CHAPTER 3 OF THE BOOK.
VINTAGE M1 GARAND BAYONET
CMP SPECIAL GRADE CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY
2 En Bloc Clips
Owner’s Manual
***LAYAWAY OPTION***:
$1,000 DOWN PAYMENT DUE WITHIN 48 HOURS OF CLOSE (NON-REFUNDABLE). REMAINING BALANCE TO BE PAID IN FULL WITHIN 60 CALENDAR DAYS. BUYER CAN CHOOSE HOW MUCH HE/SHE SENDS AND WHEN DURING THAT 60-DAY PERIOD. AS LONG AS IT’S ALL PAID BY DAY 60 I’M FINE WITH WHATEVER PAYMENT SCHEDULE IS COMFORTABLE FOR THE BUYER.
***TERMS OF SALE***:
FREE REGULAR USPS SHIPPING, WHICH COMES WITH THE USPS’ INCLUDED INSURANCE COVERAGE OF ONE HUNDRED DOLLARS PER BOX.
FULL INSURANCE TO PROTECT YOUR ENTIRE PURCHASE PRICE IN THE EVENT A SHIPMENT IS LOST OR DAMAGED IN TRANSIT: GENERALLY RUNS $28 TO $40 (OPTIONAL AND BUYER-PAID, STRONGLY RECOMMENDED).
I accept all major credit cards with the card-processor's standard 3% fee. I also accept USPS money order or cashier's check. And, of course, I must have your FFL’s Certificate and full payment in hand prior to shipping. I WILL SHIP TO CA, NY, and WA, AND I WILL ACCEPT A VALID FFL03 C&R (PROVIDED YOUR STATE HAS NO PROHIBITION).
FAIR WARNING: RIFLE IS ALSO AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE LOCALLY, THEREFORE I RESERVE THE RIGHT TO SUMMARILY END LISTING WITHOUT NOTICE.
***ADDITIONAL TERMS***:
I WILL EMAIL PURCHASER DISCLAIMER AND LIABILITY RELEASE WHICH MUST BE AGREED TO PRIOR TO FINALIZATION OF THE SALE.
***THANK YOU!***
BEST WISHES AND GOOD LUCK! AND DON’T FORGET TO REQUEST A PHONE CALL IF A CONVERSATION ON THE SUBJECT OF GARANDS WOULD BENEFIT YOU IN YOUR DECISION-MAKING PROCESS. THIS IS MY FAVORITE SUBJECT AND I’LL VERY MUCH ENJOY TALKING WITH YOU!!!
***POST SCRIPT***:
The Red and Blue patch you see in my listing photos is the proud insignia of The 69th Infantry, “The Fighting 69th”, the group to which my grandfather was attached during the War. The 69th Infantry was formed in 1943 and deployed to England in Dec. 1944. Landing at the French port of Le Havre in late January 1945, advancing into Belgium, then quickly pushing into Germany, the Fighting 69th crossed the Rhine River by late March. Their steady drive eastward to Saxony continued, where they captured the city of Leipzig on April 19, uncovering and liberating the Buchenwald sub-camp of Leipzig-Thekla, immediately rendering care for the approximately 100 survivors. Less than one week later, the 69th would become the very first American unit to make contact with the Soviet armed forces in the town of Torgau.
I know that many readers have/had a family member, often more than one, who contributed to the War Effort, and in all sorts of capacities (not all heroes carried a weapon). Those who do/did will know the solemn pride I feel when I think about my Grandfather’s - and ALL the members’ of the Greatest Generation - exploits in the War, and how they will continue to echo through history. We lost him in 2017 at the age of 95. What I wouldn’t give to talk to him one more time, to ask him one more question, and to tell him again how much he meant to me.
Price: $2,785.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: WINCHESTER
Model: M1 GARAND
Serial Number: 2389480
Barrel Length: 24