This a very fine post war production M1 Garand rifle as manufactured by Springfield Armory in 1956. The rear of the receiver has the standard four line, Springfield Armory markings over the serial number with the barrel marked "SA-2-56", with the breech end still in the white. It is fitted with the late production Springfield Armory parts with the late production post war sight set. The barrel is fitted with a wide base gas cylinder, high top gas cylinder lock and late four-slot gas plug. It is currently fitted with a GI walnut stock and hand guard set. The stock is marked on the left side with the standard "DOD" cartouche and a single encircled "P" proof in the pistol grip area.

Excellent with 99% of the parkerized finish overall with handling marks with light wear on the receiver rail and top of the bolt from cycling the action. The stock and hand guard are all in excellent condition with a light color to the wood overall with some minor handling and storage pressure dents and gouges on the left side of the stock and front hand guard. The cartouches are clear and distinct. Mechanically excellent.