^Lot 673 U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand

U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle, #3319398, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel, parkerized finish, smooth walnut stock, blade front sight, National Match rear sight, barrel marked ''2 65''. Mfg'd 1944. Condition is excellent as upgraded retaining approx. 95% parkerized finish. Springfield barrel is marked ''2 65'' indicating its year of production. Rifle upgraded with addition of National Match style rear sight and ''winter'' safety. No rebuild marks on receiver. Stock is excellent as refinished and bears the Dept of Defense emblem. Action is tight, bore is very good and would probably clean to excellent. Est.: $1,000-$1,500. (C&R)