8/15/22 - This is an excellent example of a Springfield Armory National Match M1 Garand. National Match rifles were first introduced in the mid-1950s with the idea of making a rifle that could compete in national matches. With that in mind, the best barrels were selected, and paired up with the existing inventory of receivers and rebuilt using the best components available. These rifles were then sold to various shooting clubs, at Camp Perry events and to individuals through the DCM (Director of Civilian Marksmanship) - predecessor of CMP. This particular rifle is a type 2 example and in excellent condition. The receiver is Springfield marked along with the trigger group and the barrel which is dated for February 1965 and DOD marked. The wooden stock is in excellent condition and has a "serif P in circle" cartouche on the wrist and a DOD cartouche on the left side. The stock is glass bedded and shows minimal handling wear throughout. The finish is in beautiful condition, showing only minor handling wear throughout. The rifle includes a sling marked "MRT 12-86" and appears to have been repaired due to inconsistency in part of the leather coloring and texture. The bore has strong rifling but light frosting and oxidation throughout.
