Jon, check out these links for a piece of history:
http://www.miltecharms.com/rifles.htm
The scope is off-set to the left of the receiver for the clip to clear upon ejection. Take note of the off-set leather cheekpad on the buttstock. It keeps your eye aligned with the scope. I wonder how many Japanese, NK's and NVA/Cong got dropped by that combo?
http://auction.odcmp.com/auctions/detail.asp?id=38
If you're interested in an M1-D, there's a gunsmith near me that re-works old Garands and does good work.