This is why I posted my M-1 Garand, i wanted to find out all the information I could. I purchased the weapon based on the fact that it was a 1943 Springfield era Grand. From the information you supplied, I am not sure that is true.
M1icon, Garand Inventory of Weapons and Parts
M1 Garand, Springfield, Serial # 1854946, Manufactured July 1943

Barrel P (proof marks), 3-S-A-3-44 Springfield Armory
Receiver b 8 B with diamond (inspection stamps), D 28291 29 Springfield Armory
Serial # 1854946
Butt Plate Type 2 with Trap Door Springfield Armory
Stock Furrule Type 2/3rd Springfield Armory
Front Handguard Liner Springfield Armory
Rear Handguard Band Type 3 no groove Springfield Armory
Rear Sight Type 2 Springfield Armory
Windage Knob Type 2 Springfield Armory
Elevation knob and pinion Type 2 Springfield Armory
Front Sight Type 2 Springfield Armory
Bolt Flat D28287-12SA, S-04 with diamond (Heat Treat #) Springfield Armory
Extractor
Firing Pin
Operating Rod Type 6A D35382 9 SA Springfield Armory
Follower Rod Type 5 Springfield Armory
Operating Rod Catch Assy Type 2 Springfield Armory
Follower Arm Type 4 Springfield Armory
Follower Arm Pin Springfield Armory
Follower Type 1 11 Springfield Armory
Bullet Guide Type 2 Springfield Armory
Trigger Assembly Type 1 D28290-12-SA (drawing #) Springfield Armory
Trigger Guard Type 1 Springfield Armory
Trigger Type 2 Springfield Armory
Hammer (1944-1945) C46008-7 SA (drawing #) Springfield Armory
Hammer Spring Plunger Unknown
Safety Type 3 SA 11 Springfield Armory
Gas Cylinder Assy Type 2C Springfield Armory
Gas Cylinder Lock Type 3A Springfield Armory
Gas Cylinder Lock Screw Type 3 Springfield Armory
Magazine Catch
Disconnector
Selector Switch
Stock P in a circle (front handgrip), Eagle with 3 stars (DOD) Springfield Armory
Not original stock
I am supply all of the information I have taken from the M-1 Garand.
If you can tell me any more about the Grand I would appreciate it.
Dwight Brown
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