This an absolutely, brand new, unissued late Springfield Armory "collector grade" M1 Garand rifle as sold by the CMP in June 2004. This beautiful rifle was one of the original Foreign Military Sales rifles sold to Greece in the late 1950s that was a new production rifle that never got issued, correctly stored in cosmoline, that was then returned to the CMP in the late 1990s and sold in 2004. It is all original and unaltered with all its original Springfield Armory parkerized finish and correct SA marked parts. The rear of the receiver has the standard four line, Springfield Armory markings over the serial number (5825895). The barrel is marked: " SA F6535448 1-55 A217B" followed by the correct "P" and "M" proof marks, with the breech end of the barrel still in the white. It is fitted all the standard 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 its original GI walnut stock and handguard 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. A noted this rifle is complete with its original CMP certificate and shipping box numbered to this rifle. Currently it is still partially covered in the original cosmoline/grease as returned to the CMP.

Excellent with 99% plus of the original parkerized finish overall showing no wear on the metal parts anywhere. The stock and handguard are also in exceptional condition with a nice matching darker walnut color overall with a couple very minor handling/handling marks on the left side of the front handguard. The stock cartouche and firing proof are clear and crisp. As noted it is currently still currently partially covered in its original storage grease. Absolutely like a brand new 60 year old M1 Garand rifle! Certainly for the discriminating U.S. Martial arms collector.