Originally manufactured after World War II, these rifles were sold at auction by the Civilian Marksmanship Program in 2005, noted on the invoice as "Pair of SA New", and also noted on a set of included data sheets as being in "new" condition. Both of these rifles appear unissued, with no evidence of having been cleaned or fired since leaving the original factory, and are in near original arsenal condition. The data sheet for "A" describes the item as an original Collector Grade M1 Rifle, "NEW" in the remarks field, noting a bright chamber, good bore, 2+ throat erosion and 1 muzzle erosion, with an assortment of "SA" proofed components and post-WWII appropriate "DoD Eagle" stamps on the stock and the "3 54" dated barrel. A CMP shipping box is included, with a sling and an assortment of papers. Both M1s were pictured and identified in the included Summer 2005 issue of "GCA Journal" on page 14. These rifles were "Greek returns" received by the Civilian Marksmanship Program.

Near new, as issued, with a minimum of cycling wear and handing marks. Storage residue covers much of the metal and wood surface. Mechanically excellent.

Nearly identical to the A lot in overall configuration and marking, with a full compliment of Springfield components, "3 54" dated barrel, "DoD eagle" stamps, and data sheet noting the item as original, "NEW", with a throat erosion of 2 and a muzzle erosion of 0+. With a CMP shipping box hand numbered to the rifle, a green canvas sling, and assorted related papers.

Near new, as issued, with 99% plus original parkerized finish, showing some minor cycling and handling wear. The barrel and gas cylinder are covered in old storage residue, with lighter traces on the receiver and the stock. An excellent set of two virtually new Springfield M1 Garand rifles.