Manufactured in April of 1945 and later outfitted with a "S-A-6-52" dated M1D barrel. One of two standardized sniper patterns established in World War II, the M1D conversion could be performed "in house" by the U.S. arsenal system, and would serve through Korea and into Vietnam. Blade front and peep rear sights, with "DRC" windage and "NI-C" elevation drums. Internal components include a Springfield bolt, trigger housing, hammer, and relief cut operating rod, with a Winchester safety. The right receiver leg is scribed "TE/1-69", indicating work at Toole Arsenal in January 1969 (which may have been when the sniper upgrade was performed). The hardwood stock has "P" stamped multiple times on the wrist, an unmarked leather cheekpiece, green canvas sling, and steel buttplate. Notably, the cheekpiece has been semi-permanently installed via a pair of steel screws driven through the leather and into the wood; this would be the final step of an Army sniper getting their cheekpiece set for a personal custom fit, and is not often seen on M1Ds on the market. The scope is the M84 pattern, serial numbered "38905", with a post-and-crosshair reticle, sliding sunshield and a rubber eyepiece. Included with the rifle is an Anniston Army Depot shipping box hand numbered to the rifle, shipping papers, a green canvas scope case and assorted small tools and accessories.

Very fine as arsenal refurbished and upgraded, with 99% of the parkerized finish, showing mild scuffs and wear concentrated on the gas cylinder assembly and mild cycling and handling marks overall. The arsenal sanded/re-oiled stock is very good, with replacement wood visible at the floorplate and the toe, minor edge chipping, and scattered dings and dents. The otherwise excellent scope shows minor external surface oxidation, with solid reticle and clear optics. Mechanically excellent.