Early production with a shielded blade front sight and adjustable rear sight with "WCE" and "M" markings. The barrel is marked "NM" on top, with "RTI BX 210/ DEVINE TEX" on the underside, long flash hider and bayonet lug. Smooth stock made without selector switch cutout, unmarked with green canvas sling and checkered buttplate with flip-up cover. With an extra magazine and bayonet with scabbard.

Excellent with a few light handling marks on the 99% original parkerized finish. The stock is also excellent with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent. A desirable early production Devine, Texas, built M1A rifle.