December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2023
Made at Springfield Arsenal in 1901. 22" blued military barrel with pinned blade integral base sight and rear military "C" marked rear sight graduated to 2300 yards. Standard blued bolt action with standard markings, including "MODEL 1899" with blued bolt and no slide ring bar. Standard military walnut finger groove carbine stock with "J.S.A. / 1899" inspector mark and correct blued military hardware. CONDITION: 80% original blue with areas worn to a silvery patina. Action worn to an honest silvery patina with carry and operating wear. Stock has sharp cartouches, small handling dings and marks and appears to be original; top wood is a possible replacement as it does not match in color. Good bore and mechanics.