Originally manufactured in May of 1944 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D Sniper configuration. Rifles so converted were used as sniper weapons during Korea and the Vietnam War. Blade front and peep rear sights, "DRC" windage drum, "S-A-9-52" marked barrel, "SA" bolt, relief cut operating rod and hammer. Winchester "WRA" trigger housing. Fitted with a Hart M2 cone flash hider, M84 scope serial numbered "30855", with a post-and-crosshair reticle, sliding sunshield and a rubber eyepiece, and a "MRT/11-62" leather cheekpad. The arsenal replacement stock is stamped with an open boxed "S.A./RA" inspection cartouche on the left and a circled "P" proofmark on front of the pistol grip. Accompanied by a shipping record provided by the CMP that indicates this rifle was destined for Southeast Asia when it was shipped from Rock Island, Illinois via Toelle Arsenal, and a 1999 shipment dated Anniston CMP shipping box containing a sling, cleaning tools and accessories with their packaging (most are opened). An included consignor note states that their wife obtained this rifle from the second CMP M1D lottery.

Very fine as arsenal upgraded to M1D configuration, retains 95% plus parkerized finish with some differing hues of finish on the trigger guard housing assembly. The arsenal refurbished replacement stock is very fine with a few light handling marks and defined edges. Scope is excellent, retains 99% original blue finish on the tube with a few scattered scratches, and crisp clear optics. Mechanically excellent. Box is fine.