Hello all. I am a Army Vet 04-10. I was active duty and did two combat tours to Iraq. Now I am a State Trooper here in AZ. I just purchased my first M1 Garand from a estate sale for $700. There was no information provided with the purchase, but I figured I'd take the risk, I always wanted an M1. I have tried to use my limited internet skills to try and found out more about this rifles history but could use some additional help. I have not fired this rifle yet as I want to take it to a M1 gunsmith to insure it will function safely. I have field stripped it and took pictures/wrote down any and all numbers or stamping I found. Any and all help with the history of this rifle or where I could take it in Arizona would be greatly appreciated. Thank you.
U.S. RIFLE CAL 30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Receiver: 1,555,054 / (May 1943)
Drawing Number: D28291 27 and just above the drawing number is: 0 37 B (diamond) / (Date Range: April 1943 to July 1943) (Serial # range: 1,500,001 to 1,765,200) correct to rifle?
Barrel: SA6535448 10 65 BU31 / no idea
Bolt: D28287-12SA (W10B) / (Date Range: July 1943) (Serial # range: 1,710,013 to 1,786,469) replacement part?
Trigger Housing: D28290-12-SA / (Date Range: Dec 1942 to Nov 1944) (Serial # range: 1,010,001 to 3,300,000) correct to rifle?
Hammer: C46008-5 SA / (Date Range: Jun 1943 to Aug 1944) (Serial # range: 1,630,001 to 3,100,000) replacement part?
Safety: C46015-6 SA / (Date Range: July 1941 to Aug 1942) (Serial # range: 290,001 to 750,000) older replacement part?
Bullet Guide: S 189 / no idea
Op Rod: D35382 SA / no idea
Follower and slide: 13 / (Date Range: March 1945 to Oct 1945) (Serial # range: 3,650,001 to 3,888,081) replacement part?
Stock: The only thing I found on the stock is the number 62 on the left of the buttstock, looks like a rack number to me but I am not sure.
Have I missed anything? Did I get something wrong? Can you help with what I am missing? And most important, was this rifle worth the $700?
Thank you again for any and all help. Look forward to getting evolved with this forum.
U.S. RIFLE CAL 30 M1 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Receiver: 1,555,054 / (May 1943)
Drawing Number: D28291 27 and just above the drawing number is: 0 37 B (diamond) / (Date Range: April 1943 to July 1943) (Serial # range: 1,500,001 to 1,765,200) correct to rifle?
Barrel: SA6535448 10 65 BU31 / no idea
Bolt: D28287-12SA (W10B) / (Date Range: July 1943) (Serial # range: 1,710,013 to 1,786,469) replacement part?
Trigger Housing: D28290-12-SA / (Date Range: Dec 1942 to Nov 1944) (Serial # range: 1,010,001 to 3,300,000) correct to rifle?
Hammer: C46008-5 SA / (Date Range: Jun 1943 to Aug 1944) (Serial # range: 1,630,001 to 3,100,000) replacement part?
Safety: C46015-6 SA / (Date Range: July 1941 to Aug 1942) (Serial # range: 290,001 to 750,000) older replacement part?
Bullet Guide: S 189 / no idea
Op Rod: D35382 SA / no idea
Follower and slide: 13 / (Date Range: March 1945 to Oct 1945) (Serial # range: 3,650,001 to 3,888,081) replacement part?
Stock: The only thing I found on the stock is the number 62 on the left of the buttstock, looks like a rack number to me but I am not sure.
Have I missed anything? Did I get something wrong? Can you help with what I am missing? And most important, was this rifle worth the $700?
Thank you again for any and all help. Look forward to getting evolved with this forum.
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