This Springfield Armory M1 Garand rifle was manufactured March 1943 and subsequently arsenal modified to M1D configuration. The rifle is fitted with a blued Weaver K4 60-B telescopic sight with single post reticle in the very scarce 1 inch M1D mount. Acquired in lieu of the more standardized M84 scope, the K4 was "commercial off-the-shelf" equipment purchased in relatively limited numbers, and documentation on their purpose and use is scant. It's speculated that they may have wound up in Vietnam, and reports suggest that they may have been meant for the National Guard to use in event of an "urban unrest" scenario. Springfield M1D barrel dated "1 53" with scope mounting block. "-12-SA" trigger housing, "-12SA" bolt, "SA" relief cut operating rod. The replacement walnut stock is wearing a boxed "SA/EMcF" (Earl MacFarland) inspection cartouche and crossed cannons cartouche stamped on the left wrist, and encircled "P" proof mark on the bottom of the pistol grip. The M1D was the standard Army sniper rifle from the mid-1950s until the late 1960s. M1D rifles remained in the inventories of some Army National Guard units and Special Forces groups until the early 1990s. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling, Hart Mfg. Co. M2 clamp-on cone flash hider, and K Line leather cheek pad. Provenance: The Steven Preston Military Collection

Very fine as arsenal converted to M1D configuration, retains 97% arsenal parkerized finish. The refurbished stock is fine as re-oiled, with some scattered scratches, a patch of bullet tip dings from an en bloc clip being packed concentrated on the left below the receiver, a moderate scratch on the left of the buttstock, and a nice mostly visible cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Scope is excellent, retains 98% original blue finish with a small patch of light scratches on top of the tube, and crisp optics. Included cheek piece is fine.