Springfield Armory M1C Garand Sniper WWII CMP Very Rare

Description

There are two rare, original sniper versions of the M1 Garand, the rare M1D and the very rare M1C.  This is an extremely rare WWII M1C purchased from the Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) in 2011, with accompanying CMP Certificate of Authenticity.  Even among M1C Garands, this one is very, very collectible as it is in excellent condition, with CMP documentation and from the best period of manufacture near the end of WWII.  I have 52 close up pictures of every part of this beautiful rifle disassembled and assembled.  I can send pics to you.  There is no risk or question about what you are getting here.  Do not be fooled by buying one that was turned into an M1C and not an original M1C.  This is an original M1C in a condition and from the time period that very rarely comes to market.

I am also selling separately a rare M1D in very similar condition, close in manufacture date and serial #s on parts, which makes them an excellent collectible pair, probably more collectible as a pair than as separates.

Springfield Armory M1C Garand sniper rifle.  Serial #3660816 dates to March 1945.  Barrel is Springfield dates July 1944.  M82 Telescope.  Matching serial number scope base.  Beautiful GI walnut handgrips and stock with stars & eagle on the left side, circle “P” on the pistol grip.  No import marks.

Part Details:

Reciever:  marked “D 28291 35” on leg, heat lot 081B.  Excellent condition, no pitting.

Barrel:  marked “S-A-7-44” in op rod slot.  Bore is bright but not quite like new, rifling and crown very good.  External finish is in excellent condition.

Barrel Guage Readings:  Muzzle wear: 1 1/2, Throat Erosion: 3

Flash hider:  Marked “1005-50-726-6434”.  Parkerized finish, in nearly new condition

Telescope:  M82, marked “Telescope M82 Serial No. 32788 Stock No. 84374”.  Knob base plates marked “7634671”, knob caps marked “7575180”.  Glass clear.  Looking inside with flashlight shows no corrosion.  No dents.  External matte finish very good.

Telescope base (attached to the receiver): Marked “3660816”, the same serial number as the receiver.

Telescope mount:  Marked “3370506”.  Finish is blued, no pitting, but a few very small scratches.

Bolt:  marked “D28287-12SA W9B”

Trigger housing:  Marked “D28290-18-SA”.  Excellent condition.  No pitting.

Hammer:  Marked “C46008-9 SA”.

Safety:  Round top, marked “SA-11”.

Cheekpad:  Leather, excellent used condition, marked “MRT 2 52”.

Buttplate:  Very good condition with little finish wear

Stock:  Walnut, late type with trap.  Circled “P” on pistol grip, DAS (stars and eagle) on left side.  No cracks.  Less than average dings, very nice uniform appearance.

Hand guards:  Walnut.  No cracks.  Same condition as stock.

There is a very good article about the history and provenance of the M1C by Bruce Canfield on the NRA American Rifleman website, search M1C.

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