Manufactured in China c.1966, multiple included pieces of military documentation (DD 603, DD 603-1, and USARV 643-20, all dated 8 April 1969 and bearing ink stamps from Tan Son Nhut Air Base Customs) identify this carbine as the war trophy of an E-5 Gary Swanson of the Military Sea Transportation Service Office, Vietnam (MSTSOV), with the 603 and 603-1 signed off by a LTJG Williams at the Commander, Naval Forces Vietnam (COMNAVFORV) station in Saigon, South Vietnam. The date on the paperwork falls just a few months after the end of the Tet Offensive, during which the city of Saigon was a primary target for the North Vietnamese. While not explicitly documented, it may have been taken as a trophy from the Tet Offensive. Features a hooded post front and tangent rear sights, with standard receiver markings, and a folding blade bayonet. The bolt, carrier, receiver cover, floorplate, and trigger guard have matching serial numbers to the rifle. Stock is configured for a spike-pattern bayonet.

Fine as refurbished, with light handling marks and slight spotting, and inconsistencies in the stock finish. Mechanically excellent.