^Lot 2038 U.S. WWII SPRINGFIELD M1 GARAND SEMI-AUTO MILITARY

RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 3625884. Bbl. 24". Barrel is marked on right side "3 S A 3 45". Throat and muzzle gauge 1.0. Locking bar rear sight. Blade front sight with protective ears. All major parts markings are "SA" including the square-cut early operating rod. Walnut stock set. Buttstock is marked on left side with boxed "S.A. / N.F.R." and "crossed cannons". Encircled "P" proof under grip. Markings appear to be enhanced in the arsenal rework type finish. CONDITION: stock set has moderate wear and staining over arsenal rework finish with slight loss of wood in inletted areas. Toe has neat arsenal type repair. Metal retains 60% of its original worn thinning finish. Operating rod appears to have an arsenal rework parkerization. Very good shiny bore. (26-42/RW). CURIO. $1,000-1,600.