June 25-28, 2018 Firearms
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/25/2018
Springfield April 1952 dated M1-D barrel. Mounted with M84 scope. Rifle appears to be all Springfield manufacture parts with the October 1952 dated leather cheek rest. The M1-D Rifles where assembled from existing rifles and out into service extensively during the Korean War as well as the early stages of the Vietnam conflict. These have been prized amongst collectors for many years and many are found with commercially manufactured parts. This rifle is the exception and is probably one of the few rifles sold by the United States Government through the Civilian Marksmanship Program. These rifles had been in storage for many years and where made available to shooters and collectors through a lottery type sale. This rifle is all original and authentic complete with the M2 Flash hider manufactured by Hart MFG. Excellent as arsenal re-issued. The bore is bright and shiny with sharp rifling. The three piece walnut stocks have been through rebuild and are very fine with no cracks or distress. No inspectors cartouche is evident only the "P" proof on pistol grip, this is correct for the arsenal rebuild rifles sold through the CMP. The metal finishes retain over 97% of the parkerized military finish. Scope is bright and clear with the post and cross reticle. Rubber eye cup is still supple. Oiler and chamber brush are in trap in butt. A very fine example of a United States sniper rifle complete with proper cotton M1 sling.
Accessories
Scope, Sling & Leather Cheek Piece
Manufacturer
U.S. Springfield