Manufactured in 1942. Manufactured without sights, with the barrel marked "RA/8-43" and the receiver ring markings properly offset to accommodate the one-piece Redfield scope base. Mounted on the base is a Weaver M73B1 scope, with fine cross-hair reticle and click-adjustable windage and elevation knobs, marked "SERIAL NO 27312" on the right side. The barrel, receiver, scope base and scope rings are parkerized, with a blued bolt, scope, trigger guard, floor plate, barrel bands, bayonet lug and buttplate. Fitted with a smooth pistol grip stock, marked "RA (crossed Ordnance cannons) FJA" on the left side of the wrist, "SA/K" on the left side of the buttstock, and "B/P/F" on the underside of the wrist, with a checkered buttplate.

Excellent, with 97% plus original combination blue/parkerized finish, showing some mild wear and handling marks overall. A few dents are present on the left side of the receiver, as well as some light scratches at the muzzle. The stock is also excellent with a thin, almost visible, hairline crack on top of the wrist and some scattered light dings. The optics are crisp and clear, showing only minor wear on the exterior. Mechanically excellent.