GUN FALL 2015
The live portion of this session begins on Monday, October 5, 2015.
U.S. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 N.R.A. SPORTER BOLT ACTION RIFLE WITH SLING AND LYMAN 48 RECEIVER SIGHT, STAR GAUGE BARREL.SPRINGFIELD1903 N.R.A. SPORTER1,317,20330-06MODERN; C&RCal. 30-06. 24" bbl, blue finish, star gauge bbl, straight grain pistol grip stock. Lyman 48 adjustable receiver sight. Turner Saddlery sling. "SA 7-29" clearly struck behind front sight. Star gauge proof on muzzle of bbl. Stock shows a circle P proof mark on front side of pistol grip. PROVENANCE: Springfield Research Service letter stating rifle to a civilian through the D.C.M. program Nov.7,1929.Copy of sales record included. CONDITION: Fine. Bbl retains 90% blue with slight muzzle wear and slight wear on front sight band. A few minor scratches and slight plumming. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Receiver retains 90% blue finish with high point wear and a few scratches. Bolt and bolt handle are polished bright. Bottom metal retains 50% blue drifting to a plum-gray on floor plate. Stock is very good and has been lightly varnished. Stock shows handling mark and small dents commensurate with age of rifle. Steel buttplate retains 50% black-blue with wear on heel and toe. 49583-5 TEP (1,000-2,000)