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Springfield M1 Garand Made July 1942 DGR Tanker Conversion .30-06
Guns International #: 103374633 Seller's Inventory #: 25110157
Category: Military Rifles - M1 Garand - Springfield Rifles - M1 Garand
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Seller: Shooter's Supply, LLC.
Member Since: 3/16/16
First Name: Patrick
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State: Tennessee
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Description:
The M1 is one of the most important firearms ever produced by the United States. It served faithfully from World War Two (as the standard issue rifle) all the way into early Vietnam (in the sniper role). This is a Springfield-built M1 that was purchased from Dean’s Gun Restorations in 2009 as a “Tanker” conversion. The serial number on the receiver dates it to July of 1942. As part of the conversion the original barrel (or the barrel that was installed during its last Army rebuild) was removed and replaced by a newly-made Citadel barrel, though it is marked DGR. With a combination muzzle/throat erosion gauge, it has been determined the muzzle tightness is 0 while the throat is 0. Thus the rifle has not been fired much since 2009. The stock is a very fancy piece of wood, as are the front and rear handguards. The stock exhibits minor handling wear (see pics), but no cracks. Documents that come with this rifle include the DGR Invoice. There is also a data sheet. A nice Turner AWS leather sling is attached.
The term “Tanker” is a post-war marketing name for M1 rifles that were converted after the war to shortened carbines. In 1944, the Pacific Warfare Board tasked the 6th Army in the Philippines to field modify 150 M1s into a shortened carbine for testing. Two of these rifles, s/ns 2,291,873 and 2,437,139, were sent back to the Springfield Arsenal. Springfield recognised that these rifles were similar to the old M1E5 prototype with respect to the shortened barrel, but differed in two notable respects. While the field modification kept the original stock and had a shortened front hand guard, the M1E5 had a folding metal stock (having been intended for use by paratroopers) and no front handguard at all. Springfield then built a new carbine using a standard M1 stock but sadly, like the M1E5, lacking a front handguard. The result, designated as the T26, stood out in stark contrast to the two field modified rifles. While the T26 was new and clean, the two older rifles had obviously been well used in the field prior to the conversion (in this author’s opinion, they still looked better having a front handguard, which also served the function of protecting the barrel and gas cylinder). Hilariously, the T26s performed poorly compared to the two beat up rifles, with a noticeable drop in reliability due to the shortened operating rod, operating rod spring, and an increase in port pressure, the latter due to the closer proximity of the gas port to the chamber. Reportedly, the T26 was ultimately damaged during the tests, and was considered a failure. As for the for field modified rifles, the troops who had tested them in the jungles of the Philippines loved the little rifles for their shorter length and lighter weight, but the large muzzle flash was simply too great for the rifles to see mass production. Apparently, they were more reliable than the T26. Of the two field modified rifles, s/n 2,291,873 ultimately ended up in the Springfield Museum. Most of the post-war converted carbines derive their appearance from this rifle, having the same short front handguard.
A list of the parts is given at the bottom of the description. Here is a brief description for some of the most important ones. The bolt is of Springfield manufacture. It is stamped “D28287-2SA” which was used from July 1940 till March 1942. It is stamped below “T1” which is the heat lot number. The hammer is stamped “HRA 5546008”. These were used on post-war rifles and during rebuilds. The operating rod is marked “D35382 9 SA”. Revision # 9 op rods were built in two ways: one with a curved edge, the other with a straight edge. The former was produced from November ‘43 till January ‘45, and is the most common version. The latter version was introduced in January ‘45 and produced until October ‘45. The rifle here has one of the rounded-edge op rods, and it has been modified with a relief cut. The trigger housing was made by Springfield and is marked “D28290-14-SA”. It was produced between July of 1944 to the middle of February of 1945. The safety is also of Springfield manufacture, being stamped with the well-known “SA-11” stamp.
Many people utilize M1 Garands for competition shooting. A word on handloading ammunition for these rifles. Normally, only 150gr bullets should be used in a standard issue M1. This is done to preserve the operating rod. Extensive use of heavy bullets in an unmodified Garand will result in the operating rod bending, meaning the gun will no longer function until the part is replaced. In order to use heavier bullets, a Schuster gas plug must be fitted. If you want to shoot fairly heavy bullets, adjust the plug so that the fired cases eject no more than five feet away. If they are ejecting something like twenty feet away, your operating rod is in danger. These gas plugs work well, and I enjoy shooting my personal M1 Garand equipped as such. One important characteristic of the rifle is of course its name. The rifle was named after its inventor, John C. Garand. Today, most people pronounce it “Guh-rand”, the last part coming out like “grand” or “rand” (like Remington-Rand). This is not how Mr. Garand pronounced his own last name. The correct pronunciation is “Gare-rind” with the first part sounding like “dare” (“I dare you to…”) or “bear”, and the second part sounding like “wind” but with the rolling “r” sound instead of the “w”. Most people continue to pronounce the word as many always have (even in WW2) because of tradition but it’s nice to hear the correct pronunciation now and then.
Model: U.S. Rifle, Caliber .30, M1 aka M1 Garand
Serial Number: 702682
Year of Manufacture: July, 1942 (receiver)
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield aka .30-06, 7.62x63mm
Action: Semi-Automatic, Gas-Piston Operation, Closed Rotating Bolt.
Barrel: Carbon steel, Marked: “30 06 DGR” and “S”
Bore: TE = 0, Muzzle = 0
Barrel Length: 18.25 inches (463.55 mm)
Rifling: Uniform, 4 grooves, 1:10 inches (1 in 254 mm) RH twist.
Length of Pull: 13.0 inches (330 mm)
Overall Length: 37.75 inches (958.85 mm)
Capacity: 8-round en-bloc clip
Receiver: Springfield, Carbon Steel, Marked: “D28291-17”, as well as “C 1 9 B” and “J J”.
Finish: Parkerized
Stock: Wood, storage space in butt, metal butt plate with flip open cover
Forearm: Wood
Cartouche: DGR Cartouche
Rebuild Stamp: None
Other Stock Markings: None visible
Sights: Type 2 Lock Bar rear sight assembly, blade front sight, Sight Radius 22.125 inches (561.975 mm).
Aperture: Angle cut, grooves, unmarked
Cover: Unmarked
Base: Angled inside corner, unmarked (Springfield)
Pinion: Long Pinion, short splines
Windage Knob: Closed arrows
Elevation Knob: Closed Arrows
Scope: None
Bolt: Springfield, Marked “D28287-2SA” and “T1”, July ‘40 - March ‘42.
Operating Rod: Springfield, Marked “D35382 9 SA”, Rounded edge, Nov ‘43 to Jan ‘45.
Bullet Guide: Late (stamped), wide slot, 1 notch, fold-over top, parkerized
Op Rod Catch: Late, Unmarked
Follower: Springfield, #12, used from Nov. ‘43 till March ‘45; s/n s 2,100,000 thru 3,600,000.
Follower Arm: Stamped “28”, single bevel
Follower Rod: Tanker (short) length, Long fork
Lower Band: Stamped, round
Clip Latch: Round front
Trigger: Stamped with a large “S”
Trigger Housing: Springfield, Marked: “D28290-14-SA”, July 1944 to middle of February 1945.
Trigger Guard: Milled, C46025-1-SA, September 1940 to September 1941, also on rebuilds
Hammer: HRA, Marked: “HRA 5546008”, post-war
Safety: Springfield, SA-11
Gas Cylinder: Flat top ring, stamped “R” on the lug, and “2” behind the swivel.
Gas Lock: Unmarked, round top
Gas Plug/Screw: Early style solid lock screw
Weight: 9 lbs. 8.9 oz.
Price: $2,100.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Springfield Arsenal
Model: M1 Garand
Serial Number: 702682
Barrel Length: 18.25 inches (463.55 mm)
Bore: Rifled, 4 grooves, 1:10 inches (1 in 254 mm) RH twist.
Ejectors: Auto-ejection
Condition: Used - Excellent
Barrels: Carbon Steel
Barrel Type: Citadel M1 Tanker Barrel
Action: Semi-Automatic, Gas-Piston Operation, Closed Rotating Bolt.
Triggers: Standard
Stock: Fancy Grade Wood
Fore End: See stock
Butt Pad: Metal plate with trap door
LOP: 13.0 inches (330 mm)
Finish: Parkerized
Weight: 9 lbs. 8.9 oz.
Sights: Type 2 Lock Bar rear sight assembly, blade front sight, Sight Radius 22.125 inches (561.975 mm).
Manufacture Date: July 1942
Extras: See description