Manufactured in October 1942, less than a year after the United States' forced entry into World War II. Features a winged blade front sight with retained screw cap, type 1 "lock-bar" short pinion rear sight assembly, Springfield Armory pattern narrow-base gas cylinder (marked "Q" on the bayonet lug) with chamfered lock and single-slot screw, arched lower band with solid retaining pin, "S-A-7-42" marked barrel with bright chamber ring, "D28287-12SA/W9B" bolt, unmodified "D35382 3 SA" operating rod, stamped short fork follower rod, "11" follower, and a "D28290-7-SA" trigger housing with a "C46008-3 SA" hammer, "C46015-9SA" safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a set of oiled walnut handguards and stock bearing a boxed "S.A./E.McF." (U.S. Springfield Armory, Col. Earl McFarland) inspection cartouche and "ordnance wheel" stamp on the left of the wrist.

Very fine, retaining 85% plus original parkerized finish with some light edge wear, scattered visible minor patches of brown patina/freckling, minor cycling wear, and minor handling marks. The stock is fine as sanded and re-oiled with some light compression and handling marks along with a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent.