Receiver from April 1945 production, subsequently arsenal upgraded to Type 1 National Match specifications. These rifles were modified by Springfield Armory for competition in the National Matches and were offered for sale through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). Reference pages 546-552 of Bruce Canfield's "The M1 Garand Rifle" for more details on Type 1 National Match rifles. Features winged blade front sight marked "N M/062", "N M" marked adjustable peep rear sight assembly with "NM/620" marked peep, "N M" marked wide-base gas cylinder, "D28287-12SA/S-06<>" marked bolt, along with a "D35382 SA" marked operating rod. The barrel is marked "NM" on the left, dated "4 53" and marked "SA" and P/T" under the operating rod. The trigger housing is marked "D28290-SA," with a "SA D5546008" hammer and "SA11" marked safety. Fitted with a smooth oiled American walnut stock with two "DoD eagle" cartouches on the left and circled "P" firing proof on the grip, glass bedded to the trigger housing and receiver with the front handguard also glass bedded to the upper band. With matching "4453" serial numbers on the trigger housing and stock channel in white paint. Includes a Civilian Marksmanship Program (CMP) letter listing the rifle by serial number as sold through the DCM on August 27, 1960, and shipped from Erie Ordnance Depot in Port Clinton, Ohio.

Very fine as arsenal upgraded to Type 1 National Match specifications, retaining 95% plus parkerized finish with minor cycling wear, minor thinning and spotting on the buttplate, and otherwise minor handling evidence. Stock is very fine with minor scrapes, a deep gouge visible in the right of the grip, and dried bedding compound. Mechanically excellent.