This is a truly exceptional offering of a highly desirable pre-WWII Springfield Armory M1 Garand, featuring a very early, low six-digit serial number (395468). This rifle is steeped in pre-war history and is a cornerstone piece for any military arms collector, showcasing the characteristics of this early production era. It is built with desirable early features including a 40's era barrel and a durable milled trigger guard. A major highlight is its stunning, original red walnut stock, which is rich with color and proudly displays a clear Ordnance acceptance cartouche. Mechanically, the rifle is in excellent form, boasting a clean bore with well defined rifling, and an action that is exceptionally smooth to operate. For a complete shooter's or collector's package, this stunning M1 Garand comes complete with an canvas bandoleer and a single enbloc clip.