^Lot 1282 INTERESTING SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GARAND RIFLE.

Cal. 30-06. S# 2615738. Bbl. 24" Springfield 9-53 dated. Muzzle gauges 2.5 & throat less than 1. Consignor states this rifle was a Secretary of the Navy Trophy rifle but no paperwork is present to prove it. These rifles were awarded to sailors who won varied matches. Parts are mostly Springfield made with varied drawing numbers. Parkerized finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels. Underside of wrist has crisp circled "P" firing proof. Left side of stock has strong "DOD Eagle" style cartouche that appears different than other examples. CONDITION: stock set shows a very small crack at rear of back handguard, few handling & storage marks. Metal retains 90% arsenal reparkerized finish with some edge wear, handling marks & some oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bore is dirty with dried grease & carbon but has strong rifling. PROVENANCE: From the Lifetime Collection of Malcolm Zickler, Ret. USAF Lt. Col. (26-733/MJC). CURIO. $900-1400.