Serial no. 3657019. Manufactured in 1945 at Springfield Armory, chambered in .30-06, 24″ round barrel marked “1 S A 4-45,” indicating an April 1945 Springfield Armory barrel. Bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling noted. Operating rod has received the later relief cut, while the major components are correctly “SA” marked, including the trigger assembly. Stock displays heavy handling and service impressions consistent with military use, giving the rifle considerable period character. A handsome late-WWII Springfield M1 Garand retaining a correctly dated barrel and numerous Springfield Armory components with Type III lock bar rear sight. Action is smooth and functions correctly. Comes with Korean war era bayonet.