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Welcome to USRIFLECAL30M1.com! If you are like me, owning an M1 Garand means a lot more than just owning a firearm. It is about owning a piece of history that protected our freedoms and won a world war. I have compiled data from various sources into a relational database. Listed below are some fine examples of publications for the M1 Garand enthusiast.

Duff WWII The M1 Garand: World War II Volume 1 by Scott A. Duff - Covers 1900 through September 1945, including Springfield and Winchester. Updated Second Edition (Soft Cover). Volume 1 of the definitive reference set written specifically for the Garand collector.

Examines development and production of the M1 rifle from conception through the closing days of World War II. The first Garands, the Gas Trap rifles, are examined in detail. The evolution of Springfield Armory and Winchester produced M1s are chronicled in Data Sheets and photographs detailing original rifles.

The variations of components are described and their period of use given. The collector is aided in identification of parts changes by detailed photographs and explanations. These descriptions used in conjunction with the Data Sheets allow the collector to verify original rifles or restore their M1 to correct configuration. Month-end serial number tables identify when your rifle was manufactured. Bayonets, slings, and cleaning kits are also examined in detail.(Revised, updated edition)
Poyer WWII M1 Garand 1936 to 1957, 5th Edition, Revised & Expanded by Joe Poyer and Craig Riesch. The most famous of all American battle rifles, the M1 Garand is described on a part-by-part basis, by serial number range and manufacturer. From the gas trap rifles through the M1C, M1D and MC 1952 Sniper, National Match, Navy 7.62 x 51 mm NATO, British, Danish, and all lend lease rifles, the text and illustrations have been up dated and new information added.

New 5th revised and expanded edition of The M1 Garand 1936 to 1957. This revised and expanded guide to the "greatest battle implement ever" (General George Patton) describes the entire range of M1 Garand production in text and quick- scan charts-dimensions, markings, finishes and changes by serial number range-in the manner our customers have come to expect from North Cape Publications, Inc. Any Garand can be analyzed in minutes to determine if it is "as manufactured" or to replace parts or rebuild the rifle to return it to its original condition and increase its collector's value. Every part by each of the four manufacturers-pre-World War II, World War II and post-War II-is analyzed and described.

The book also provides the most complete analysis yet of the World War II M1 Garand as well as the M1C, M1D and MC 1952 sniper rifles. Included is a thorough discussion of their telescopic sights and mounts to pinpoint which one is correct for a particular period. The U.S. Navy's 7.62 x 51mm NATO rifles, all British, Danish, and other Lend-Lease M1 Garands are described. A classification structure for National Match Rifles has been devised which permits the collector to first determine whether or not a particular M1 Garand is a National Match rifle, and then to determine when it was assembled. We have also included the War Department's World War II list of subcontractors and the markings. This will aid in identifying correct, World War II parts.
Duff Post WWII The M1 Garand: Post World War II Volume 2 by Scott A. Duff - Covers September 1945 through June 1957, including Springfield, IHC, and HRA (Soft Cover). Volume 2 of the definitive reference set written specifically for the Garand collector. Examines the post World War II rebuild program at Springfield Armory, Korean War production, and continuing development. Manufacture of M1s by Springfield, International Harvester, and Harrington & Richardson are chronicled in Data Sheets and photographs detailing original rifles made by all three manufacturers.

The variations of components are described and their period of use given. The collector is aided in identification of parts changes by detailed photographs and explanations. These descriptions used in conjunction wih the Data Sheets allow the collector to verify original rifles or restore their M1 to correct configuration. Serial number tables identify when your rifle was manufactured.
Canfield The M1 Garand Rifle The M1 Garand Rifle by Author Bruce N. Canfield explains even the most complex aspects of Garand collecting with a clear and easy-to-understand style. After reading this book, collectors will be able to differentiate incorrect "put-together" rifles from "proper G.I." examples that anyone would be proud to own. The complete story of the M1 Garand service rifle told by one of today’s foremost arms authors and researchers. Nothing even approaching this level of detail has ever been attempted before, as Canfield not only covers the Garand's production and issue both in the United States and elsewhere, but also includes hundreds of pages aimed at showing the collector exactly what to look for when examining a rifle that is being offered for sale. Even accessories and accouterments are given the same level of intense scrutiny. A true tour de force of gun scholarship and an absolutely indispensable tool for collectors and historians alike.

I have tried to ensure the data available as accurate as possible. Given the absence of complete records of manufacture and the unknown number of sources, I guarantee you that I have made some mistakes. Please inform me of any information that you think is incorrect or missing, I will do my best to confirm and correct or add the information. On this site, you will be able to do the following:

  • Determine an M1 Garand date of manufacture
  • Generate a listing of components based on manufacturer, component group or individual component
  • Generate a datasheet of your M1 Garand by entering components and markings
  • Generate a build list of your M1 Garand by entering manufacturer and serial number
  • Find general knowledge related to care, maintenance and inspection of your M1 Garand
  • Export data to spreadsheets or CSV files for your reference
  • Submit your M1 Garand to the Master List
  • List an M1 Garand you are searching for
  • Submit your HRA M1 Garand to the HRA with LMR barrel list
  • View demilitarized M1 Garand data
  • View M1 Garand FMA/MAP data
  • View .30 CAL/7.62 MM National Stock Numbers
  • Perform a ranged search (+/- 25) of your M1 Garand serial number on all lists on this site

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