**Springfield M1D Garand

.30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 2819129. Parkerized metal arsenal refinish set in walnut semi-pistol grip stock and mounting an M84 telescopic sight to an M1D pattern scope base. Long stroke piston driven semi-automatic sniper rifle charged with en bloc clips. Rifle mounts T105 pattern rear aperture sight paired with a front blade with protectors in addition to the scope. Receiver marking reads U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY, with the serial number corresponding to May, 1944 production. Barrel displays two P proofs, one additionally punch dot marked, and is dated S-A-9-52, indicating it was likely rebuilt as a sniper rifle in 1952. Scope base is unmarked, as is typical for M1D sniper rifles. Scope bracket shows a circle M mark to the left side, and a correct rough finish with polished connection surfaces, countersunk screws, and the right screw does not pass completely through the bracket. Scope mounts a plate reading TELESCOPE/M84/SERIAL NO. 30951, rubber eyepiece, sun shroud, and protective caps for the turrets. Trigger housing is marked D28290-14-SA, bolt struck D28287-19SA/A-6, and the replaced operating rod is radius cut and marked 7790722-RA, with a further NM marking for National Match, suggesting it may have been replaced since it was surplussed by the government. Stock mounts a leather cheek pad struck MRT/2 52 on the right side, and features leather laces with brass grommets. Flash hider marked HIDER FLASH M2/THE HART MFG. CO. Stock void of tools. Comes with a canvas Nobuckl sling. Item comes with government bill of sale, a list of accoutrements, and a letter from CMP to club leaders informing them of the procedure to request M1C and M1D rifles. {C&R}

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

Very Good as Rearsenaled. Bore is dirty with some residues that should clean to Very Bright with crisp rifling throughout. Metal finish shows some oxidized flecks to the triggerguard and to barrel around base of front sight. Some further light scratches and scuffs. Operating rod is bent. Scope is functional but dirty. Stock displays some light dents and scratches. Cheek pad is stained and hardened. Item shows a muzzle reading of 0 and a throat reading of 0.

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**Springfield M1D Garand

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