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LOT 1369
World War II U.S. Winchester Model 97 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. E929694, 12 gauge, 20 7/8 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
stock. The Winchester Model 97 trench shotgun gained worldwide fame in the trenches of World War I with its slam fire capability, and was extensively utilized in the Pacific Theater during World War II, remaining in Army and Marine inventory until the 1990s. This classic military shotgun is desirable in any condition. Single bead front sight and six-hole heat shield with bayonet lug. The barrel is marked for cylinder choke with 2 3/4 inch chamber. The serial number of the gun dates to 1941
manufacture according to Winchester Collectors Association. A flaming bomb proof is present on top of the barrel at the breech, with “U.S.” stamped on the left side of the receiver. Matching serial numbers marked
on the bottom of the receiver and takedown collar. Ribbed replacement forearm and smooth replacement commercial type pistol grip stock with a modern re-stamped boxed “G.H.D.” and crossed cannons on the left, sling swivels, checkered buttplate and a 13 3/4 inch length of pull.
CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original blue finish with some light handling marks and a few areas of minor freckling/surface pitting. Wood is fine as refinished/re-stamped with some light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4,500 - 7,000
LOT 1370
Excellent Documented U.S.
Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 NRA Sales Bolt Action Rifle with
Springfield Research Service Letter - Serial no. 20810, 22 LR cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. A standout example
of a Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 NRA sales rifle manufactured from 1927 to 1933, utilizing a rimfire adaptation of the Springfield Armory Model 1903
action. The NRA sales variants differed from U.S. military training variants in that they consisted of the improved M1 version’s action while retaining the 1922 version stock. This model
is discussed on pages 281 to 290 of “The 03 Springfield” by Brophy. Features a M1903 pattern fixed blade front sight on the “SA/11-31” marked barrel, an original Lyman 48C Target adjustable peep rear sight fitted to the receiver, four drilled and tapped mounting holes with filler screws on top of the barrel and receiver ring, and scarce second pattern “NS/M2” marked bolt numbered to another rifle. The top of the receiver ring is marked “U.S./ SPRINGFIELD/ ARMORY/ M1922 / MI. CAL..22” over the serial number. Mounted in a smooth oiled American black walnut semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The accompanying Springfield Research Service letter, signed by Franklin B. Mallory and dated October 4, 1986, identifies this rifle as a “Rifle, U.S. Cal.22, M1922M1, with M2 bolt, N. R. A. Model, browned” sold by the U.S. Springfield Armory to J. W. Franklin of Chicago, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 1934.
Included with the rifle are a national match pattern muzzle and front sight cover, an official program booklet of the National Pistol and Small
Bore Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, in August 1947, an NRA official Small-Bore Rifle Rules booklet from 1941, a DVD, and a standing small
bore target. It would be very difficult to find a similar Model 1922 M1 NRA sales rifle in such condition.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 95% plus original armory blue finish with limited minor edge wear on high points, limited minor thinning on
the barrel band, and limited overall handling marks. The buttplate retains 90% plus original blue, with light thinning and limited light spotting.
The stock is also excellent with outstanding original raised grain and oil finish, with minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. A
centerpiece for any U.S. Springfield Armory or small bore competition collection.
finish, walnut stock. This is a very late production Springfield Armory M1 Garand manufactured in
late 1955 with the scarce “X-”Prefix” serial number. This “X” prefix indicates that it has a duplicate serial number
that was accidently applied by Springfield Armory. All of these “X” prefix serial numbered rifle were manufactured at the very end of
production in 1955, prior to beginning the M14 production. This was a standard M1 issued for service use that usually had all late production SA marked parts,
however this example has a mix of WWII and some post war parts. The barrel is marked “SA F6535448 1-55 A217B” followed by a standing “P” and “M” proof marks. The bolt
is a WWII version marked “19-SA”, the trigger housing is marked “6-SA” and the hammer is a -2 SA. The operating rod is an uncut version marked “D35382 6 SA”. It has the post war wide base gas cylinder, the high hump gas cylinder lock and four slot gas plug. It is fitted with an early H&R type walnut stock with the very small 3/8 inch DOD cartouche on the left side, a circled “P” proof in the grip area and a blue “63” at the end of the handguard. It has the standard walnut handguards.
CONDITION: Very fine with 80% of its parkerized finish showing even, honest, wear overall on all the metal surface from actual field use. The stock and handguard sets are in fine condition with handling marks overall and the rear underside area of the stock showing traces of white paint along the lower sling swivel and edges of the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,750 - 3,500
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Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
LOT 1371
Scarce U.S. Springfield Armory “X Prefix” M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. X60007
71, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized