This is an Air Force Performance Grade National Match M1 Garand rifle SA 5374915.

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: 3+

Barrel: LMR D6535448 3 53 7.62 MM

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 A5 9

Bolt: 6528287-SA Y01

Op-Rod: 7790722-SA

Trigger Housing: 6528290-SA

Hammer: SA D5546008

Safety: F

Markings: Cast marking on trigger; CMP cartouche on and date of manufacture in channel of stock; Stamped "T" and "A" on gas cylinder screw; Additional stamp on side of receiver.

Other Information: NM 062 front sight; NM 520 hooded rear sight and parts; NM AFPG barrel; NM op-rod and gas cylinder.

The wood of this rifle is new production CMP wood with some imperfections.

Sold as is.

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