Manufactured in Springfield's last assigned block of post-WWII serial numbers, this rifle was selected for upgrade to a Type II National Match rifle. Blade and peep sights, with the former marked "NM/062" and the latter marked "NM" on the staff, "NM" on the right ear, "NM/2" on the left ear, "595" on the peep hood, "IHC NM DRC" on the windage drum and "NI-C" on the elevation drum. The left and right sides of the barrel, underside of the gas cylinder and top of the operating rod are marked "NM", with a Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, operating rod, and a Springfield "S-A-2-52" dated barrel with "P", "T","5-pointed star" and "DoD Eagle" stamps on the chamber. A matching serial number has been applied in white pencil to the operating rod channel and the magazine floorplate. The stock is lightly glass bedded, with "DoD" and "P" stamps on the exterior, a brown leather sling and a checkered steel buttplate.