Receiver manufactured in November 1940, with round beveled front edge and "J 5 A/ D 26291-3/S A" marked on the right side under the woodline. Features fixed winged blade front and adjustable peep rear sights (World War II type 2 lock-bar elevation pinion with post-war T105 windage knob), Winchester pattern narrow-base gas cylinder marked "C" on the bayonet lug with chamfered lock and single slot screw, unmarked barrel with parkerized chamber, relief cut "D35382 6 SA" operating rod, "11" follower, "D28287-2SA/J8" bolt (extractor, ejector, associated springs, and firing pin absent), and "D28290-1 SA" trigger housing with "C 46008-5 SA" hammer, "C46015-6SA" safety, and "C-46025-1-SA" milled trigger guard. Fitted with an unmarked walnut stock and handguards with trapdoor buttplate. Includes a "S. M. Co./1944" marked M1 'flat buckle' green web sling.

Very good as arsenal refurbished/assembled, with light edge wear, scattered pitting under the finish of the receiver (focused mostly on the left side), scattered minor spots of surface rust and freckling, thinning, brown patina, and mild handling wear expected from a workhorse service rifle. The stock is very good as heavily sanded and re-oiled along with areas of wood filler. The firing pin, ejector, and extractor are absent front the bolt, otherwise mechanically fine.