Is it a Springfield, International Harvester or Winchester.... stampted on rear of receiver
The M1 Garand with serial number 742406 was produced in 1944. This places its manufacture during World War II, a period when the M1 Garand was the standard issue rifle for the U.S. military. The rifle's production date can be further narrowed down to a specific month in 1944, as the Springfield Armory and other manufacturers were producing these rifles in large quantities during that time.
october 1943
your springfield m1 garand was made in 1955.
your M1 gaeand was made in 1943
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield M-1 Garand rifle was made in the year 1954.
Your serial number indicates that whether you have a Springfield,or Winchester made M-1 Garand it was made in the year 1942.
The serial number 4279990 is a partial serial number for this rifle. To determine the date the rifle was manufactured you need to provide a complete serial number that begins with letters.
You have listed the model number of your rifle,not the serial number.
Not a serial number if that is on a Sears or JC Higgins rifle. Might be a serial number on an Ithaca rifle. Please list all the markings on the rifle, just as they are on the rifle. sales@countrygunsmith.net
The rifle had the serial number C 2766.
By the serial number on the rifle.
With the serial number that you provided,your Springfield M-1 Garand rifle was produced in the year 1953.