I need help to identify this "Tanker"? Garand rifle

[ncpapaul]

Can someone give me a clue on what this rifle is? It looks like a modern Tanker Garand by Springfield Armory (Inc.?) but all the numbers look like it was a 1956 year produced standard Garand. I inherited it from my brother who unfortunately passed away and I do know he was into quality guns and not some shop made conversions. Thanks for any input, Paul

 

[HansGruber]

Probably someone’s conversion on a GI receiver.

 

[ncpapaul]

Just FYI the barrel is 16.5" from bolt face to end. And 19" from bolt face to end of muzzle flash hider.
I don't do well with 16.5" long 30:06 rifles.

 

[Recusant]

The U.S. Carbine, Cal. 30, M1E5,” was fitted with a specially made 18" barrel (not a shortened standard M1 rifle barrel) and marked “1 SA 2-44". It's possible a cut down standard barrel was used on yours. The vast majority were fabricated as commercial guns by companies such as Golden State Arms. Perhaps this article will shed light on your M1: https://www.americanrifleman.org/content/tanker-garands-the-real-story/

 

[PeteinAlaska]

Looks almost like a “scout” variant more than a “tanker”
I have my Dads that he had in WW2. I’ll pull it out tomorrow an pull some measurements an post.