Manufactured in April 1942 and then sent to Great Britain under the Lend-Lease Act signed in 1941. Blade front sight with the correct metal plug over the sight adjustment screw, Birmingham proofs and tonnage marks on the left side of the "3-42" dated Springfield barrel, and adjustable rear peep sight with the locking bar on the windage knob and "BATTLE RANGE" marking on the elevation knob. The operating rod, trigger group, hammer, and safety are all "SA" marked. The stock is marked with a boxed "S.A./GHS" inspection cartouche followed by the Ordnance Department crossed cannons stamp with a single circled "P" proof on the underside of the wrist, checkered trapdoor buttplate with cleaning kit, tool, oiler and grease pots, and a leather sling.

Very fine. 85% plus original parkerized finish remains with numerous small scratches mostly on the gas tube, some high edge wear and cycling marks, sharp markings and proofs, and some small scattered dings. The revarnished stock is fine with legible cartouche, numerous small dings throughout, scratches, and clear markings. Mechanically excellent.