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LOT 338
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Armory M2 Bolt Action Training Rifle - Serial no. 7714, 22 LR cal., 24
1/2 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. One of 3,386 Model 1922 M2 bolt action rimfire rifles
manufactured by the U.S. Springfield Armory c. 1933-1942, the final evolution of the M1922 design, with this example produced c. 1937. Features a fixed
blade front sight and Lyman 48C pattern adjustable peep micrometer rear sight attached to the right side of the receiver, “S A/flaming bomb/7-37” barrel marked
“LONG RIFLE/CART’GE ONLY” on the left side, and a correctly polished “NS/M2” marked third-type bolt without an electro-stenciled serial number on the body. Fitted with a
“sporter” profile grasping groove and pistol grip walnut stock with a door-less heavy checkered steel buttplate, along with a parkerized “M2” marked magazine. Includes an informational
display card and generic nylon soft case.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal refurbished, retaining 98% plus arsenal parkerized finish with some softened roll-marks, some minor edge wear, and some minor handling marks. The stock is
excellent with a few minor handling marks, attractive raised grain, and crisp grasping grooves. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 335
Excellent and Scarce U.S. Property Marked Harrington & Richardson
Arms Co. MC-58 (Model 65) Semi-Automatic Training Rifle - Serial no. 9297, 22 LR cal., 23 inch round bbl.,
parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Designed as a low-powered companion to the U.S. M14 Rifle, the MC-58 uses
a Harrington & Richardson Arms Co. Reising Model 65 receiver fitted out with similar sights and controls as the M1 Garand and M14, with the
U.S. Marine Corps reportedly ordering 3,500 of these training rifles c.1958. Features a fixed winged blade front sight and a blued Redfield micrometer peep rear
sight attached to the left of the receiver, a M1/M14 pattern safety lever in the front of the oversized trigger guard, along with “U.S.” property markings above the two-line address on the barrel and with the three-line address
and model designation on top of the receiver. Fitted with a pistol grip profile walnut stock with a small boxed “DoD eagle” acceptance stamp on the grip and an “H&R, INC.” marked parkerized magazine.
CONDITION: Excellent plus overall, retaining 99% original parkerized and blue finishes with a “dry” appearance, some limited minor handling marks, and clear markings. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750
LOT 336
Very Fine World War II U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-
Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 879427, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in
October 1942, less than a year after the United States’ forced entry into World War II. Features a winged blade front sight with retained screw cap, type 1
“lock-bar” short pinion rear sight assembly, Springfield Armory pattern narrow-base gas cylinder (marked “Q” on the bayonet lug) with chamfered lock and single-slot
screw, arched lower band with solid retaining pin, “S-A-7-42” marked barrel with bright chamber ring, “D28287-12SA/W9B” bolt, unmodified “D35382 3 SA” operating rod, stamped
short fork follower rod, “11” follower, and a “D28290-7-SA” trigger housing with a “C46008-3 SA” hammer, “C46015-9SA” safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Fitted with a set of
oiled walnut handguards and stock bearing a boxed “S.A./E.McF.” (U.S. Springfield Armory, Col. Earl McFarland) inspection cartouche and “ordnance wheel” stamp on the left of the wrist.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 85% plus original parkerized finish with some light edge wear, scattered visible minor patches of brown patina/freckling, minor cycling wear, and minor handling marks. The stock is fine as sanded
and re-oiled with some light compression and handling marks along with a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,600 - 2,500
LOT 337
1912 Dated U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle
with Bayonet - Serial no. 218574, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/oil quench casehardened
finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1912, with the U.S. Rock Island Arsenal ceasing all rifle production in 1913. Features a fixed blade front sight with
stamped metal hood, folding ladder rear sight with 2,850 yard top notch, dished windage and elevation
knobs, “R.I.A./flaming bomb/8-12” barrel with “K 5/P” steel lot on the underside, unmarked straight-handle
bolt, serrated trigger, and milled trigger housing . Fitted with a ‘high-hump’ walnut handguard and
‘S’ profile grasping groove walnut stock, bearing a boxed “C.N./1912” (Conrad Nelson) inspection
cartouche on the left of the wrist along with “L” and circled script “P” firing proof on the underside, with a single rear recoil bolt
and checkered trapdoor buttplate. Includes a nickel finished oiler in the butt trap, a “RIA/flaming bomb/1907” marked two-tone M1905 bayonet with walnut grips, and a “R.I.A./1906/E.E.B.” marked leather scabbard.
CONDITION: Very good, retaining 30% original oil quench casehardened and blue finishes on the barreled receiver with some light edge wear, a refinished magazine floor plate, mostly brown patina on the balance, minor spotting/
freckling, and light handling marks. The stock is also very good as sanded and re-oiled with numerous scattered minor handling marks and a clear cartouche. Mechanically excellent. The bayonet is very fine.
Estimate: 1,400 - 2,250
LOT 334
Very Scarce 1922 Production U.S. Springfield Armory
Model 1922 Bolt Action Training Rifle, Serial Number “488” - Serial no. 488, 22 LR cal., 24 1/2
inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. One of 2,020 Model 1922 bolt action rimfire rifles manufactured
by the U.S. Springfield Armory c. 1922-1924, with this three-digit serial number example (serial number “488”)
made during the first year of production in 1922. These rifles were intended to serve as cadet training rifles chambered in .22 LR
that closely followed the design of the Model 1903 service rifle. Most M1922 rifles were subsequently converted to the later improved M1 and
M2 configurations, making unaltered examples with a high level of retained finish such as this specimen exceedingly scarce on the U.S. collector market. Features a
fixed blade front sight and Lyman 48C pattern adjustable micrometer peep rear sight attached to the right side of the receiver, “S A/flaming bomb/6-22” marked barrel, and “W L/3” marked
bolt correctly without an electro-stenciled serial number on the body, as this practice was not yet implemented. Fitted with a “sporter” profile pistol grip walnut stock with cupped checkered buttplate and correct unmarked M1922
pattern blued magazine with extended base. Includes a Kerr “NOBUCKL” marked web sling.
CONDITION: Very fine, retaining 90% plus original blue finish with some light edge wear, some minor patches of brown patina/spotting visible mostly on the buttplate and trigger housing, and some minor handling marks. The
re-oiled stock is fine with some minor compression and handling marks along with attractive raised grain. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500