Manufactured in 1942. The included CMP certificate of authenticity confirms the sale of this rifle on December 6, 2017. Hooded ramped beaded blade front sight (hood absent) and empty rear sight dovetail, standard barrel markings, Winchester "WP" proofs on the barrel an receiver at the breech, factory drilled and tapped cloverleaf tang receiver with scope mount and rings installed, and early style safety. There is also a faint, hand marked, "U.S. Property" marking on the left side of the receiver. Checkered pistol grip stock with standard wide loop sling swivels and checkered blue steel buttplate. Includes a CMP hardcase.

Fine, retaining 60% plus original blue, some dings and scratches on the metal, some wear at the muzzle, and scattered spotting. The wood is fair with numerous dings and scratches, varnish loss, and worn checkering. Mechanically excellent.