This is a very fine example of a mid WWII M1 Garand that was manufactured by the Springfield Armory, circa 1943. This was the standard WWII rifle that was used all the way up and into Vietnam. These mid-WWII production rifles in original condition are very difficult to find as most saw heavy use and were rebuilt/overhauled several times over their life. It has the standard four line receiver markings over the serial number. It has all the correct WWII parts such as the unmodified SA-6 operating rod, D28287 12 SA marked bolt assembly, the D28290-12-SA trigger housing with the unmarked milled trigger guard, C46008-3 SA hammer, C45015-9SA safety. It has the original mid-war locking bar rear sights with the Battle Range markings on the left side with the closed arrow direction indicators. It is has the correct internal, mid-war SA type parts. The barrel is marked "2-S-A-5-43" with the breech still in the white. It is also fitted with the correct narrow base SA manufactured gas cylinder with the uncapped front sight screw, round top gas cylinder lock and single slot gas plug. It is fitted with a correct WWII walnut stock and handguard set that has a stamped boxed "SA/E.McF" and Crossed Cannon cartouche on the left side and a single "P" proof in the pistol grip area.