Desirable mid-WWII M1 Garand rifle converted into a M1D Garand sniper rifle during the Korean War. Fitted with an early GI manufacture M1D barrel marked "SA-1-52" on the side and drawing number "D7312555" on top of the barrel under the handguard. Receiver marked "U.S. RIFLE/CAL 30 M1/SPRINGFIELD ARMORY/2007090". The barrel is also stamped with "T" and "P" proofs indicating it was "targeted" and proof fired by Springfield Armory. Has a late WWII "SA-19" marked bolt, post war operating rod marked "6535382 SA" and typical mixed WWII and post war manufacturers parts. Late post-war rear sight marked "DRC" on the right side, wide base gas cylinder and a post war gas cylinder lock. Has a very nice late production all walnut stock and handguard set with a "DOD" cartouche and a single circled "P" proof in the pistol grip. It comes with an original early issue blued GI M84 sniper scope marked "TELESCOPE M84 SERIAL NO. 4591" and complete with an original rubber eye protector. The consignor noted that the front handguard was unitized by an AMU armorer, and it is fitted with an original T-37 prong flash hider. The trigger housing also has a very tight clamping action on the stock. This very nice looking original M1D rifle that comes with a letter form the CMP indicating it was sold in August, 2007.