GUN FALL 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/5/2015
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)