December 6-8, 2023 Firearms & Militaria
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2023
Made at Rock Island Arsenal in 1909. Blued 24" military barrel with pinned banded front sight and a military rear sight graduated to 2800 yards. The barrel is marked "SA / (Flaming Bomb) / 4-12". Standard blued bolt action with standard markings including receiver marked "U.S. / ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL / MODEL 1903" with blued, unmarked, unswept bolt, blued milled trigger guard, and period added Lyman 48 receiver sight. Standard military finger groove walnut stock with "CN / 1910 inspector mark, encircled "P" re-inspection mark, correct blued military hardware, single bolt reinforcement, and checkered steel buttplate. CONDITION: 60% original blue with areas worn to a silvery patina. Action worn to an honest silvery patina with carry and operating wear. Stock has cleaned surfaces with dings and marks. Good bore with ME of 2 and TE of 2 and good mechanics.
Manufacturer
Rock Island Arsenal