Looking for additional info on 3 Digit Serial number M1A NM

[Matt P]

You guys here were a massive help on info related to some other Springfield's.

What I know about this rifle.
Springfield M1A possibly a National Match 900 range serial number. Made in 1973 I think.
I have posted the images that were given to me. These hopefully will help provide direction on what this actually is.
I am not asking for value.
The trigger assembly was not removed for fear of disturbing what appears to be bedding compound. Trigger is certainly not stock feeling. Some pre-travel with clean break. Under 5 pounds at least. The heat shield/barrel cover was not removed either. The rear clip for this cover appears to be also bedded.
NM on the top of the barrel and at least the rear sight.
Other inscriptions were photographed. If there is other lettering on the barrel I should look for, I can ask for this additional information.
The contents of the stock were not pulled out and are as pictured. Looks like cleaning rod sections and bottle with brush/lube.
Thanking you in advance for any and all information.

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[ed skeels]

Do a post on the M14 blog.
You have a gem!!!!
That's a Enos M1A.
Beech stock, exterior bedding looks great. Don't be afraid to pull trigger group out. "Padding" is to minimize wood compression.
It's a twin to mine.
Ed

[ed skeels]

Actually it is referred to as a Devine. Sorry for the brain vapor.
They are the Holy Grail of M1A's . If I remember correctly, they went up to around serial #3000 the commercial Springfield Armory bought them out. The receivers are harder than woodpeckers lips, spec like GI's.
Looks like a GI Springfield 08/69 barrel, GI bolt.
Like I posted earlier, go to the M14 Forum, they have a separate forum for the Devine's.
Ed

[Neal Myers]

I believe that the stock is birch; heavier than walnut, but harder. The barrel is a USGI contract NM barrel made by Sacco Defense; the lightweight NM barrel is externally close to standard barrels, heavier NM barrels require enlarging the barrel channel in the stock.

Neal