.30-06. 24" barrel length. SN: 456719. Semi-automatic gas operated rifle with adjustable aperture rear sight and blade front with ear protectors. Parkerized metal finish. Walnut stock has a plain semi pistol grip and forearm with handguards. Markings include "U.S. RIFLE/CAL. .30 M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/456719" to rear of receiver. Item has been re-barreled by Blue Sky and is marked "BLUE SKY ARLINGTON VA." to left side of barrel behind front sight, and "SA 6535448 6 66 BU29" to right side of barrel. Item features double sling swivels, a bayonet lug, and trapdoor buttplate that is void of cleaning kit. Stock does not appear to have any inspector marks. Stock wood also appears to be a darker shade than wood of forearm, possibly indicating it was replaced at some point. Includes OD cotton web sling.
Condition:
Good. Bore is frosty with pitting and residue to rifling. Finish is good overall with only some scattered light scratching. Wood stock has scratching and moderate to heavy mars overall. Buttplate overlaps stock and wood to metal fit overall has some spacing. Throat gauge reading of about 0, and muzzle reading of about 3.
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