This is an Air Force Performance Grade National Match M1 Garand rifle SA 6087049.

Air Force Premium Grade NM M-1 Garand. These were built into match rifles by USAF armorers at the USAF Competitive Weapons Shop at Lackland AFB. Very few AFPG Garands made it into civilian hands, far fewer than Navy B's as it was common for the AF team member to "acquire" their rifles upon retirement and very few were sold to state shooting associations and clubs through the DCM. After the largest supporter of the competitive marksmanship in the USAF, Gen. Curtis LeMay, passed away the USAF NM rifle program died off. The USAF then turned most of the remaining AFPG M1s into drill rifles (welded and plugged barrels) or parade rifles (refinished for appearances).

Muzzle Gauge: 1

Throat Gauge: 1

Barrel: 7.62 MM SA 11686514 3 66 MD61

The bore of this rifle is in good condition with little to no rust and/or pitting.

The breech of this rifle is in the white.

Receiver: F 6528291 Z14

Bolt: 6528287-SA Y01

Op-Rod: 7790722-SA

Trigger Housing: 6528290-SA

Hammer: SA 5546008

Safety: SA 11

Markings: Additional stamps on bottom and side of the receiver; Stamped "10-65" and "7049" on stock, signifying the correct stock for this rifle; Stamped on bayonet lug and "8" on top of gas cylinder; Engraved "7.62" on bolt; Cast marking on trigger.

Other Information: The gas cylinder lock has a small knick at the front of it; NM 062 front sight; NM 595 rear sight; NM op-rod.

The wood of this rifle is heavily lacquered with some imperfections.

Sold as is.

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