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Category - Winchester Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - M1 Garand

Category
Winchester Rifles - Military
Military Rifles - M1 Garand

WORLD WAR II Era WINCHESTER U.S. M1 GARAND .30-06 Caliber Infantry Rifle "The greatest battle implement ever devised"- George Patton

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WORLD WAR II Era WINCHESTER U.S. M1 GARAND .30-06 Caliber Infantry Rifle

"The greatest battle implement ever devised"- George Patton

Here we present a Winchester U.S. M1 Garand Rifle, manufactured circa July 1944 at the Winchester Repeating Arms plant in New Haven, Connecticut. On April 4, 1939, Winchester was granted an Educational Order for 500 M1 rifles along with one tool, fixture, and gauge for each part. The reason for such a small quantity was to determine the company’s suitability for manufacturing the rifle prior to the granting of a large production contract. Even while the Educational Order rifles were still being manufactured, Winchester was offered a contract for the production of 65,000 M1s. The company agreed to the proposal, and the contract was awarded on September 20, 1939. 

Winchester’s M1 production contract was cancelled in June, 1945. By the time Winchester ceased M1 production, the company turned out a total of 513,880 Garand rifles as compared to just over 3-1⁄2 million by the Springfield Armory. As was the case with the M1 rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory, the majority of the Winchester Garands were subsequently overhauled after the war. Any damaged, worn or superseded parts were replaced as part of the overhaul procedure.

This .30-06 caliber semi-automatic rifle was that standard U.S. service rifle during World War II and the Korean War and also saw service during the Vietnam War. Most were issued to U.S. forces, though some were also provided as foreign aid to American allies. To say that it was and is highly regarded would be an understatement. In the words of General Patton, “In my opinion, the M1 rifle is the greatest battle implement ever devised.”
This receiver dates to 1944. The barrel and trigger group are also Winchester. The barrel is dated to 1967. The bore is bright and tight, measuring .300 on the gauge at muzzle and throat. The overall condition is very good+. Action is excellent. The walnut stock is near fine.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: .30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$3145

#217969
 

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Curio/Relic: Yes