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

3457725.

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: 0+

Throat Gauge: 0

Barrel: RIA 7.62mm 11686320 SPL 6.69 M118

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

The breech of this rifle is not in the white.

Receiver: D28291 35 D A-29 B

Bolt: D28287 - 19SA B-18

Op-Rod: D35382 9 SA

Trigger Housing: D28290 - 14SA

Hammer: HRA 5546008

Safety: SA-11

Markings: 7.62 mm is etched on bolt, AFPG stamped on barrel, a punch mark and

“8” on bayonet lug, various proof markings stamped on barrel, 7725 "10" "71"

stamped on upper stock. Proof mark and SW G.A.W. cartouche can be found on

the stock. 7725 can be found on the underside of the bolt.

Other Information: NM 062 front sight; NM 595 hooded rear sight.

The wood of this rifle is GI wood that has been heavily lacquered and has some

imperfections.

Sold as is.

All photos can be viewed here.