RARE WWII 1944 Springfield Armory M1 Garand - Sino-American MAP / Taiwan Assistance Veteran A piece of 20th-century geopolitical history: a Springfield Armory M1 Garand, serial number 3314674, manufactured in late 1944 at the peak of World War II. Historical Significance While this rifle originally entered production to support Allied forces during WWII, its journey took a fascinating historical turn in the immediate post-war era. Following World War II, the United States provided military assistance to the Republic of China (Taiwan) as part of the Military Assistance Program (MAP) to counter Communist expansion in Asia. Rifles designated for or loaned to Taiwanese/Chinese Nationalist forces were given distinct arsenal/property markings stamped on the receiver ring. Due to strict import laws and international military assistance treaties, M1 Garands from the Taiwan MAP contract that made their way back home to the United States are exceptionally rare in the civilian collector market. Owning one offers a tangible connection to both the WWII European/Pacific theaters and the early battlelines of the Cold War in Asia. Component Breakdown & Details Receiver: Springfield Armory, Serial 3314674 (Late 1944 manufacture) Stock: Original walnut stock featuring a faint, authentic military inspection cartouche Trigger Guard: Stamped style (Correct for WWII late-war Springfield production) Trigger Pack: Marked D28290 14-SA (Correct) Hammer: Marked C46008-7 SA (Correct) Bolt: Marked D28287-19SA B-19 with dark refinished/parkerized finish (Correct, refinished during military aid service) Operating Rod (Charging Handle): Post-war replacement marked 7790722 SA Included Accessories This listing comes complete with a set of accessories to showcase alongside this piece of history: M1 Bayonet & Green Scabbard En Bloc Clip Olive Drab Cloth Bandoleer Whether you are a serious collector of WWII U.S. infantry small arms or an enthusiast of rare foreign military assistance variants, this Springfield M1 Garand represents a rare, cross-continental piece of military history.