This U.S. Springfield M1 Garand semi-automatic was delivered to Great Britain via Birmingham as a "Lend-Lease" military loan item. Blade front and peep rear sights, with a "BATTLE RANGE" elevation drum. The Springfield barrel is dated "12-41" (Pearl Harbor Attack!) and bears a full set of Birmingham Proof House markings beneath the operating rod. Fitted with a "D 28287-2 SA" Springfield bolt, "C46025-3 SA" trigger guard, "D28290-5 SA" trigger housing, "C46008-2 SA" hammer, "C 46015-6 SA" safety and "D 35382-3 SA" operating rod, with "REP 23" marked on the right receiver leg above the heat lot number. Smooth pistol grip stock, with a "S.A./G.H.S." cartouche and crossed cannons on the left side, circled serifed "P" on the underside of the wrist, brown leather sling dated "1918", nickel finished cleaning kit and a checkered buttplate.