December 16, 17, & 18, 2025 Firearms & Militaria
Lot #1125:
(C) SA-52 SPRINGFIELD M1C GARAND SEMI-AUTOMATIC SNIPER RIFLE.
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2025
Originally manufactured circa February 1945, this example falls into the known range for WWII M1C production: 3,250,00-3,790,00. As many as 19,000 receivers were drilled for scope mounting by Griffin & Howe before the end of the War, although just under 8,000 M1C rifles were actually completed. Many left over receivers were plugged and used during the Korean War rebuilt process, including this example which bears a desirable 1 year "SA-52" rebuild marking. The Springfield barrel is dated "3-53". Protected blade front sight and post-War rear aperture. Receiver has been redrilled and fitted with an unnumbered replica scope mount base. Rebuilt internals. Bolt has matching serial number added in electro-pencil. Walnut stock is marked on the pistol grip with an encircled "P" firing proof. Included CMP paperwork for this rifle indicates it shipped in 2001 as "M1C PLUG". CONDITION: Very good as arsenal rebuilt. Rifle retains the majority of its arsenal parkerization. Stocks have appear lightly cleaned with some scattered impressions. Very good, crisp and bright bore. ME of approximately 2. TE of 3. Fine mechanics. An great start for a WWII M1C build with supporting documents.
Caliber/Bore
.30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer
Springfield Armory
Paperwork
CMP and Military documents