The standard issue infantry rifle of the US Army during WW2, this is the M1 Garand self loading rifle, the first semi-automated rifle ever to become standard issue. It was introduced to replace the Springfield M1903 before WW2, and continued in service right up till the Vietnam War, chambering the same .30-06 round but in an 8-round 'en-bloc' clip. This particular example was made at the Springfield Armoury, and the serial number dates it to October 1942, with a Springfield 1966 dated barrel, so could possibly have seen action in Vietnam. With lovely matching furniture, though there is a crack in the front handguard, and very good blacking to the steel. Old spec deactivation, so has full working action, cocks  and dry fires and fully strips. Of interest is the attachment for the M15 grenade launcher sight on the left side of the stock. This rifle comes complete with genuine M1907 leather sling and genuine cleaning kit that stows in the butt. Clip of rounds shown is not included. Deactivated in the UK with proofhouse certificate of deactivation.

Our Price: £2750.00
 

Deactivated weapons sold by Jaybe Militaria are deactivated in the United Kingdom and hold a London or Birmingham proof mark and certificate stating that the weapon has been deactivated correctly and is legal within the U.K.