Manufactured in 1964. The rifle has all of the correct early features including the three-prong flash hider, post front sight, bayonet lug, ventilated triangular handguard, upper receiver without deflector or forward assist, correct un-serrated bolt, fixed carry handle, two leaf windage adjustable rear peep sight, checkered grip, and fixed buttstock without the trapdoor buttplate.

Excellent with 95% plus original black/gray phosphate finish, some traces of light edge wear, surface nicks, and handling marks. There are some small dings and scratches on the stock and forearm. Mechanically excellent.