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the finest example we have ever offered for sale in a long time. Estimate: 6,000 - 9,000
LOT 1305
Outstanding
1908 Dated U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model
1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Manual and Cover - Serial no. 91345, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut
ock. This is an outstanding example of a Rock Island
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LOT 1304
Extremely Rare Original Military Issue Springfield
Model 1922MI Bolt Action Rifle - Serial
no. 14513, 22 LR cal., 24 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock.
This is an exceptional original unaltered (military issue) Springfield Model 1922MI bolt action rifle in 22LR. This model is pictured/discussed on page 281-290 of the book “The 03 Springfield” by Brophy. Originally produced circa late 1925 to early 1930s. Original unaltered “military” rifles were fitted with a special “NB” style butt stock with the more squared off pistol grip area with finger-grooves on the sides (like the M1903 Springfield) with a flat military National Match style heavily checkered steel butt plate. Receiver has second pattern, five-line Springfield Armory markings over “M1922MI” over the serial number. Barrel is stamped “SA/Ordnance Shell and Flame/7-27”. Has its original “J5” marked bolt still in the white with matching etched serial number on the underside, and early pattern M1922MI headless cocking piece.
Fitted with pre-war, matching Lyman 48C match rifle rear sight and the standard model 1903 style front sight. The metal retains its original pre-war blue/black armory finish with the bolt and bolt raceways still in the white from the armory. The walnut stock has its original oil dipped finish with sharp edges and finger grooves with no rebuild cartouches or proofs. This is correct as it was not a standard military accepted/issue service rifle. As noted, original military issue rifles are extremely rare as 99% of them were later rebuilt and upgraded to a later configuration (i.e. the M1922MII and M1922M2) and sold through the NRA in the post WW2 years as NRA sales rifles. Even the original DCM sales records show a complete gap in the “14XXX” serial number range attesting to the rarity of them all being military issue. Includes a canvas cover and manual “Caliber .22 Rifles, All Types”. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 98% plus original finish overall with a hint of finish wear/flaking on the very front edge of the floor plate and top of the trigger guard bow, probably from sitting in a display rack. The stock is also excellent plus retaining its original Springfield Armory oil dipped finish with sharp edges, flats and finger grooves. Mechanically excellent. This example is absolutely fabulous and was probably never issued or fired. It is probably
Arsenal manufactured U.S. Model 1903 rifle. The top of the barrel is stamped “R.I.A.” above the flaming bomb insignia and “3 08” date, with a blade front sight, early type rear sight with dished windage and elevation knobs and a polished face with a 2,850 yard volley notch, early type straight grip walnut stock correctly without reinforcing bolts, with a large “S” stamped on the tip of the forend, inspector Conrad Nelson’s boxed script “C.N./1908.” cartouche stamped on the left of the wrist, small “K” sub-inspector proof behind the trigger guard followed by a script “P” firing proof, flat top handguard, and a blue finished smooth steel buttplate. Includes an original 1906 revision Model 1903 rifle manual with handwritten “Property of the/34” Co. Coast Artillery/Sergt Leehman” inside the front cover, a tan canvas action cover, and an oiler inside the butt compartment. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% original blue finish, 98% of the original fragile oil-quenched finish on the receiver, and 90% vivid case colors on the small bolt components, with some light freckling and handling marks. Stock is also excellent, with attractive original raised grains and rich oil finish, a few light handling marks, and exceptionally sharp stamps and edges. Mechanically
excellent. This is one of the finest RIA manufactured Model 1903 rifles we have offered to date. Estimate: 5,000 - 7,000
LOT 1306
Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Type II National Match Semi-Automatic Rifle with DCM Shipping Invoice - Serial no. 5440265, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Receiver from 1955 production, subsequently arsenal upgraded to Type 2 National Match specifications. These rifles were modified by Springfield Armory for competition in the National Matches and were offered for sale through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM). Reference pages 553-558 of Bruce Canfield’s “The M1 Garand Rifle” for more details on Type 2 National Match rifles. Features winged blade front sight marked “N M/062”, “N M/2A” marked adjustable peep rear sight assembly with “595” marked peep hood, “NM” marked wide-base gas cylinder, “6528287-SA/Y01” marked bolt, along with a “NM” and “7790772-RA” marked relief cut operating rod. The barrel is marked “NM” on the left, and the right of the chamber is dated “12 62” and marked “P”, “T”, “SA”, and “PM” with a boxed DoD eagle. The trigger housing is marked “6528290-SA,” with a “SA D5546008” hammer and “SA 11” safety. Fitted with a smooth oiled American walnut stock with a boxed DoD eagle cartouche on the left and circled “P” firing proof on the front of the grip, glass bedded to the trigger housing and receiver with the front handguard also glass bedded to the upper band. Correctly with
matching “0265” serial numbers on the trigger housing floor plate and stock channel in white paint. Includes an “MRT/FEB. 1973” marked M1907 brown leather sling and a June 25, 1971, dated DCM shipping invoice listing this rifle by serial number as shipped to an individual from Rock Island Arsenal. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as armory upgraded to National Match specifications, retains 98% plus parkerized finish. Stock is excellent with minimal handling marks and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,000 - 4,500