This is an example of a WWII M1 Garand rifle that was manufactured by Winchester that was arsenal refurbished and converted into the M1D sniper configuration in early 1952. This is a very scarce configuration because when Springfield Armory did the conversion process 99% of all the M1Ds were assembled using original WWII Springfield Armory receiver. So to find an M1D produced on a WWII Winchester receiver is very uncommon and very desirable. It has the standard receiver markings of: "U.S. RIFLE/CAL..30 M1/WINCHESTER/1269574". The right side of the barrel is marked with "T (followed by) S-A-2-52" with the "T" indicating the barrel was targeted at the time of conversion, with the breech end of the barrel having a parkerized finish. It is fitted with an original GI issued M84 sniper scope. The scope has the original dull blue finish, data plate marked "TELESCOPE/M84/SERIAL NO. 33203" and it has its original rubber eyepiece and sliding sunshade. The rifle has a mix of original WWII Springfield Armory parts that is fitted with an original unmodified -9 SA operating rod. It has the late production wide base gas cylinder with a four-slot gas plug with a GI T-37 flash hider. It has a late post war all walnut stock and handguard set. The buttstock is stamped with a DOD cartouche on the left side with a circled "P" proof in the pistol grip area. It is fitted with a late leather cheekpiece that is stamped on the right side with "MRT/11-62".