Receiver from January 1955 production, subsequently arsenal upgraded to Type 2 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 553-558 of Bruce Canfield's "The M1 Garand Rifle" for more details on Type 2 National Match rifles. Features winged blade front sight marked "N M/062", "N M/2A" marked adjustable peep rear sight assembly with "595" marked peep hood, "N M" marked wide-base gas cylinder, "6528287-SA/Y01" marked bolt, along with a "NM" and "7790772-RA" marked operating rod. The barrel is marked "NM" on the left, dated "1 63" and marked "SA", "T", and "PM". The trigger housing is marked "D28290-SA," with a "SA D5546008" hammer and "F" marked safety. Fitted with a smooth oiled American walnut stock with "DoD" cartouche on the left and "circle 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 "4657" serial numbers on the trigger housing floor plate and stock channel in white paint. Includes an unmarked model 1907 leather sling.