1944 Springfield CMP M1 Garand .30 Service Grade "Letterkenny Ordnance Depot (LE)"

Service Grades M1's are defined as rifles that include all "USGI" parts (Not aftermarket) and certified from CMP (See the "Service Grade" definition below). Professionally cleaned and considered collector worthy as RARE Letterkenny refinished M1 rifles were never re-issued. The army depot restored these M1's in a "like new" condition with a beautiful new silver gray finish with a awesome SA 12-64 barrel.

Part Specifics:

• SA 51 Barrel (0+) and throat (1+) ratings are good (See Blue CMP Tag Pic)
• Beautiful CMP walnut stock
• Custom CMP carry case designed for M1 Garands
• Includes a certificate of authenticity
• 1 8rd enbloc, M1 manual SA Post bolt, SA -8 housing,-IHC Hammer, SA -9 Safety, SA Post Oprod

This Springfield Armory M1 Garand was originally made back in 1944. It was around for WWII and the Korean War. In 1969 the rifle was completely rebuilt at the Letterkenny Army Depot located in Pennsylvania. The “LEAD / 3 – 69” markings on the receiver leg are specific to Letterkenny Army Depot rebuilt rifles with variations on the date. This M1 was given a new (December 1964 dated) barrel, completely refinished and dropped into a refinished stock. It uses all USGI parts. The bore is in great shape, the markings are crisp and the parkerized metal looks great set in the refinished wood. This is an impressive M1 and it is rare. You just don’t see many of these for sale; especially in such great condition.

For information and history on the Letterkenny Army Depot see https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterkenny_Army_Depot.

SERVICE GRADE: (GOOD TO VERY GOOD) Service Grade Rifles show less wear and better appearance than Field or Rack Grades. Good to very good condition. Rifle wear will be exhibited by worn and mixed colors of the parkerized finish. May have pitting on the metal parts. Wood will be either Walnut, Birch, Beech or other variety and will be basically sound but may have minor hairline cracks, dings, scratches and gouges. Wood may not match in color or type of wood. Wood may be of new production but may be used and show signs of wear on Service Grade Garands. Bores will be generally good with only minor imperfections. The barrel crown may be nicked, but the muzzle will gauge “3 or less” and the throat erosion will gauge less than 5.