![]() After down-sizing their armies after the war the allies placed many weapons in storage. Others were gathered up and placed in storage for service in future conflicts. Large numbers of German and Japanese weapons were captured and after the war ended many were abandoned and destroyed. Reportedly, the Russians didn’t use the Lend Lease Thompson and Reising submachine guns because of their limited supply of. Most of the Thompsons were crated up and still in new condition. One recent treasure discovered were the Lend Lease 1928A1 Thompsons that were shipped to the Russians during World War II. weapons were supplied to the allies of the United States, and after the war ended many weapons were left overseas. (NARA) World War II 1939-1945ĭuring World War II, many U.S. Most of the rifles date from the 1940s, but they were placed back in production during the Korean War. ![]() The Garand was the primary weapon of the U.S. There are no remnants of the Red band that was reportedly painted on these rifles to indicate non standard caliber.A South Korean soldier prepares to launch a rifle grenade from an M1 Garand rifle. The existing finish overall is in very good to excellent condition with less than normal wear showing. The British export stamp shows ghosting constant with stamping through the existing original finish. The tonnes per is stamped over the SA 11-41 marking. The barrel shows British export BNP 30-06 2.494 18 tonnes per with square followed by the crossed swords wit ha 2 in the bottom position. There is an area of missing finish on the left side of the forward handguard (photo). The circle P inspection stamp in on the grip ![]() The stock cartouche is box with SA over GHS and the circular crossed cannons mark. It has the correct early “flush nut” rear sight. ![]() The bore is very good and gauges a 1 at the muzzle The barrel and gas chamber show 80% “sparkolite” finish including the front sight screw seal. Heat Lot: RE4D (correct 1 month timeframe November of 1941) S/N 405607 placing it in the known serial number range of the the 38,0001 lend lease Garands. This is a prewar pre Pearl Harbor gun that is dated 11-41 it is also a “lend lease” British proofed example that contains all correct and we believe original parts. Description: Offering for sale an original PRE WAR Springfield M1 Garand. ![]()
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