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going until 1932, and at the outbreak of World War II, back into the field for the Korean War and Vietnam. The
t has the two-line gauge and chamber (2 3/4”) markings. 0” ahead of “U.S.”, and the correct “P” above a flaming bomb
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LOT 305
Rare Early World War II U.S.
Remington Model 1903 Bolt Action Factory “Cutaway” Rifle - NSN, 30-06
Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. This is a rare example of a U.S. Model 1903 cutaway rifle that was manufactured by Remington Arms Company circa mid 1942. These cutaway type rifles were used as training aids by armorers and company officials
to visually show the internal functions and mating surfaces of the various parts. They were usually manufactured using out of tolerance parts and/or early parts used in the set up
of the various manufacturing machines. They all lacked the standard markings and inspection proofs just like this example. A small amount of these Remington 1903 cutaways were ever
made, with most being destroyed at the end of production or given away as gifts after the war. This excellent example has most of its viewable cutaway sections on the left side with a few on the right. They all show the internal mating/functional areas of the rifle. Some of the cutaway areas on this rifle are the chamber, internal
areas of the magazine, the sear/striker rod engagement surfaces, the receiver recoil lug/stock area and the locking lugs on the bolt.
As noted, this rare example has no factory receiver markings, serial number or proofmarks except for the barrel which is marked
“RA/6-42”, two hand stamped “SCRAP” markings on the underside of the stock ahead of and behind the trigger housing as seen on
other Remington cutaway 1903 examples indicating this is a rejected production stock, and a flaming bomb stamp on the right of
the buttstock. It has the original early combination Remington dark green parkerized and blued finishes on the various parts. It is
fitted with a second pattern, two bolt “S” style straight grip stock and handguard. It has all the correct milled components. Similar
examples are pictured and described on pages 121-123 of the book “03 Springfield Service Rifle” by Bruce N. Canfield, and pages
238-240 of the book “The Springfield 1903 Rifles” by Lt. Col. William S. Brophy. Includes two .30-06 Frankford Arsenal “54” dated
dummy rounds and cleaning kit in butt compartment.
CONDITION: Excellent with 97% plus of the original combination green, parkerized, and blue finishes overall with arsenal refurbished blue finish visible on the
middle barrel band. The various cutouts are all original and clearly expose the inner workings of this historic rifle. Stock is very fine with attractive rich oil finish, some scattered light handling marks, one small crack behind the bottom of the rear magazine cutout, a minor chipped sliver at the bottom edge of the recoil lug cutout, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. A desirable example of a limited production World War II Remington Arms factory cutaway U.S. Model 1903 rifle.
Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 306 World War II U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 Slide Action Trench Shotgun - Serial no. 69223, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. A martial variant of a John Browning designed sporting gun, the 520 trench gun was originally developed in response to a World War I request
for new fighting shotguns for the American Expeditionary Force. It made a strong impression on the evaluators but did not make it into the field before the armistice was signed. Seeing potential for the gun on the police market, Stevens kept production the U.S. government bought every 520 that was still in the warehouse. Checked back into the arsenals at the end of the war, many were sent
right of the barrel has the three-line Stevens company address, and the lef
Choke gauges at cylinder. The left of the receiver is stamped “MOD.520-3
proof is on the right of the barrel at the breech and left front edge of the receiver. It has an all blue finish with smooth walnut forearm and pistol grip stock with a
plastic buttplate. The stock and bayonet lug are correctly fitted with sling swivels. Length of pull is 14 inches. CONDITION: Very fine, with 85% plus original blue finish, showing a plum patina on the bayonet lug, areas of brown and gray patina, minor spotting and light handling marks. Wood is very fine, with minor chipping around the upper tang and mild dents and scuffs overall. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,500 - 6,500
LOT 307
Scarce World War II “Z” Prefix U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with Weaver M73B1 Scope - Serial no. Z4001314, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Reportedly, Remington manufactured 2,859 of these scarce “Z” prefix rifles during World War II. The “Z” prefix denotes a duplicate serial number; these rifles are found in the early 4,000,000 serial number range. These were the standard sniper rifles during World War II, into Korea and even the early days of Vietnam. The receiver ring has
the properly offset “U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3” marking on the left with the serial number “Z4001314” on the right. The original iron sights are properly absent as standard on these sniper variants, with a Remington “6-43” dated barrel, “R” marked bolt with properly turned and contoured handle, and the properly offset manufacturer, model, and serial number markings on the receiver ring. Smooth pistol grip stock, “FJA” (Frank J. Atwood) inspection stamp visible on the left stock wrist with a checkered blue steel buttplate. The Weaver M73B1 scope is electro-stenciled on the right with “M73B1” above “No 35946”, and mounted on a parkerized Redfield scope base. Includes a tan canvas sling and modern leather scope lens covers. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 98% original parkerized finish and 80% blue finish with some areas of light freckling. The arsenal refinished stock is fine with scattered light scratches and dents, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. Scope is fine, retains 70% arsenal refinished blue finish with flaking and some light pitting on the tube, and crisp clear optics. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500