LEND LEASE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1 GARAND SEMI AUTO

RIFLE.Cal. 30-06. S# 453104. Bbl. 24" SA 6-42 dated with British proofs. Muzzle & throat both gauge less than 1. Blade front sight with protective ears & plug on rear of sight base. Flush nut rear sight. Correct "-2 SA" bolt, "-3 SA" uncut op-rod, "-5 SA" trigger housing, "-2 SA" hammer & "-6 SA" Safety. Milled trigger guard appears unmarked. Single shot gas screw. Parkerized finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & M1907 sling. Left side of stock has strong Ordnance Wheel & boxed "SA/GHS" cartouches. Grooved rear handguard clip. Underside of wrist has strong circled "P" firing proof. CONDITION: stock shows a light chip out of rear handguard on left, scattered dings & handling marks. Metal retains 95% original parkerized finish with some light edge wear, handling marks & some minor oxidation. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Very good plus bright bore with strong rifling & some light frosting. PROVENANCE: From an Esteemed & Refined Private German Military Collection. (26-3970/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.