Developed in 1944, the M1C was the first sniper variant of the Springfield Armory M1 Garand rifle. The serial number tracks to being manufactured in October or November 1944, with a Springfield barrel dated "8-45". Blade and peep sights, with a "SA" bolt, trigger guard, trigger housing, hammer, safety, and uncut operating rod. The rail is renumbered "3276204" to match the receiver on the underside, with the Griffin & Howe marked ring set numbered "3641774" and a "109" numbered M82 scope. A "SA" marked M2 flash hider is also included. The stock has "crossed cannons" and "SA/EMcF" cartouches, a K-Line marked cheekpiece (screws not installed or included), a leather sling and a checkered steel buttplate.