POSSIBLE TYPE 1 NATIONAL MATCH SPRINGFIELD ARMORY

M1 GARAND SEMI AUTO RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. S# 5944236. Bbl. 24" SA 11-55 dated with "T" marking & "NM" marking at front left. Muzzle gauges 2 & throat 1. Standard USGI Garand sights with T105E1 rear. Bolt, op-rod & trigger housing all have post war "-65 SA" drawing numbers. Other trigger parts also have "SA" markings. Rifle maybe a Type 1 National Match with "NM" & "T" marked bbl. but no other later features such as bedding or NM sights. Parkerized finish. Walnut stock set with bottom mounted sling swivels & M1907 sling. Left side of stock has strong 1/2" "DOD Eagle" cartouche. Underside of wrist has strong circled "P" firing proof. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: CMP serial research paperwork which states this rifle's serial number did not show up in their records. The CMP letter further states records from before 1996 are incomplete. A previous auction receipt & note are included with this rifle stating it was previously owned a Korean War vet from Pennsylvania, who purchased it in the late 1950's. CONDITION: stock shows a few handling & storage marks. Metal retains 95% arsenal parkerized finish with some edge wear, handling marks & light oxidation around the receiver. Action functions properly when hand cycled. Bright very good plus bore with grease remnants both in bore & on bolt face. PROVENANCE: From an Esteemed & Refined Private German Military Collection. (26-3991/MJC). CURIO. $2000-3000.