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Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1 National Match Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Rock Island Arsenal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military / Long Guns - Rifles Start Price:2,000.00 USD Estimated At:4,000.00 - 7,000.00 USD
Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1 National Match Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Rock Island Arsenal
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Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1 National Match Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, with Rock Island Arsenal National Match Trophy Plaque

This is an extraordinary example of an original U.S. M1 Rock Island Arsenal National Match Trophy Springfield M1 Rifle. Blade front and peep rear sights, with the former marked "NM/062" on the right side, the latter marked "NM/595" on the front, "NM/2A" on the right side wing and "NM" on the windage drum. The barrel is Line Machine production, dated "9-53". The trigger housing, safety and bolt are Springfield, with a Remington "NM" operating rod and a "5546008 HR AD" marked hammer. Smooth pistol grip stock, with an inlaid panel on the right side marked "Rock Island Arsenal/National Match/TROPHY", green canvas sling and a checkered buttplate with storage compartment (cleaning equipment included).

Manufacture: Springfield Armory U.S.
Model: M1
BBL: 24 inch round
Stock: Walnut
Gauge: 30-06
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 5925574

Very fine as arsenal presentation embellished, showing 99% of the high polish blue, with mild handling marks overall and the start of a copper tone patina on the gas cylinder. The bolt retains nearly all of the chrome. The stock is excellent, with minor dings. Mechanically excellent.