Manufactured in November of 1941, this U.S. Springfield M1 Garand shows evidence of having been supplied to Great Britain as war material under Lend-Lease. The barrel bears a number of markings from the Birmingham Proof House; the terms of Lend-Lease allowed for either return of borrowed hardware in working condition or cash equivalent, and many nations decided that selling the goods and cutting Uncle Sam a check was less hassle than sorting, refurbishing and shipping (in some cases literal) tons of obsolete hardware back to the States. Second, traces of a band of red paint are present around the handguard; a practice started to keep 30-06 U.S. 1917 rifles from getting mixed up with 303 British Enfields, these bands were often removed by later owners who saw them as an eyesore instead of a piece of the rifles history. Blade front (locking cup complete) and rear peep sights, with a flat "BATTLE RANGE" elevation drum. The Springfield barrel is dated "11-41", along with crossed scepter, "crown/BNP" and tonnage marks. Outfitted with a Springfield bolt, trigger housing, trigger guard, hammer, safety, and operating rod (no relief cut). The stock bears a set of "S.A./G.H.S." and "crossed cannon" stamps, with a checkered buttplate.

Excellent, with 98% plus original parkerized finish, showing some mild edge wear and handling marks. The gas tube has flaked to a textured bright stainless color, with a few traces of the original finish. The stock is very fine, with a few small chips concentrated around the operating rod opening and scattered mild dents. Mechanically excellent.