Manufactured in March of 1942, 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. 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 pieces 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 "3-42", 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 green canvas sling and a checkered buttplate. Included with the rifle is a United Cutlery bayonet, 14 1/2 inches OAL with a 9 7/8 inch blade, reshaped top, ribbed black grips and a green plastic sheath.

Excellent, with 97% of the original parkerized finish showing some high edge and cycling wear and a few light scratches. The stock is very fine, with a number of scattered dings and some chipping, heavy dents concentrated around the operating rod. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine overall.