Original U.S. WWII Era M1 Garand Web Sling by S.M Co Hand Select:No On reverse side of ball

On reverse side of ball in white paint is the number 1118 which was a museum inventory number

An additional change was the move to "double bridled" locks

unto whose surface are the raised serial numbers 1985 (serial number)

there are numerous small scratches and crazing on the scabbard finish

After that the company was granted an RZM number and produced SA daggers

Original U.S. WWII Era M1 Garand Web Sling by S.M Co Hand Select:No On reverse side of ballOriginal Items: VERY FEW AVAILABLE. The M1 Garand or M1 Rifle is a semi automatic rifle that was the United States' service rifle during World War II and the Korean War. The rifle is chambered for the . 30 06 Springfield cartridge and is named after its Canadian American designer, John Garand. It was the first standard issue autoloading rifle for the United States. By most accounts, the M1 rifle performed well. General George S. Patton called it "the