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LOT 384
Exceptional U.S. Springfield M1D Garand
Semi-Automatic Sniper Rifle with M84 Scope
and Accessories - Serial no. 1658423, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock.
Receiver manufactured in June 1943 and subsequently arsenal upgraded to the M1D sniper specifications, with many
rifles so converted used during the Korean and the Vietnam Wars. Features winged blade front and T105 adjustable peep rear sights, World
War II era Springfield Armory pattern wide base gas cylinder marked “R” on the bayonet lug, “M” marked gas cylinder lock, “O” cross-slot lock screw, “S-A-
(illegible)-52” marked barrel with bright chamber ring, IHC operating rod, “6528287-SA/US1” bolt, and a “D28290-12-SA” trigger housing with “C46008-7 SA” hammer,
“SA-11” safety, and unmarked milled trigger guard. Circled serif “P” firing proof stamp on the pistol grip, with open border “S.A./RA” cartouche stamp on the left of the
buttstock. Equipped with an M84 scope with post-and-cross hair reticle, serial numbered “25045” on the data plate, on an M1D optic thumb-screw mount. Includes a 1995 dated
Department of The Army Civilian Marksmanship document indicating this rifle was won via lottery, along with shipping invoices. Also accompanied with sealed accessories including a sling,
cheek pad, cone flash hider attachment, and cleaning tools.
CONDITION: Exceptionally fine as arsenal refurbished, retains 97% plus parkerized finish with some dried grease in a few areas, minimal cycling wear, and the very fine stock has limited minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Scope is excellent, retains 98% original blue finish with crisp clear optics.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 383
U.S. Marked Remington Model 700 Bolt
Action Rifle in U.S. Air Force M40 Sniper
Configuration with Redfield Accu-Range Scope - Serial no.
6257223, 7.62 mm Nato cal., 24 inch round bbl., matte black finish,
walnut stock. The receiver of this rifle was manufactured c. 1968. Introduced in 1966, the M40 was
intended as a standardized sniper rifle for United States Marine Corps service, being deployed for the
Vietnam War. The original M40 would be phased out for the M40A1 in the 1970s, partially due to issues with the
hardwood stock in jungle humidity. Statements from the consignor attribute this as a United States Air Force Contract
M40; while mainly a Marine weapon, Remington is known to have fulfilled a contract for delivery of 58 M40 rifles to Dover Air Force Base in Delaware, and the serial number of this rifle is only 13 away from a known USAF M40
liquidated via the Civilian Marksmanship Program c. 2021. Produced without sights, with an unmarked heavyweight barrel mated to a “U.S.” marked clip-slotted receiver, drilled and tapped on the ring, bridge and left side, with a
Redfield scope rail and a proper matte black second generation Redfield 3-9x Accu-Range scope. Fitted with a smooth glass bedded pistol grip stock with sling swivels, raised right handed comb and cheekpiece, and a checkered
alloy buttplate. Matching serial numbers have been electro-penciled into the bolt body and inked/branded into the forearm channel of the stock; this style of numbering has been seen on other USAF attributed M40s.
CONDITION: Very fine as armorer modified, with 90% plus matte black finish, showing some thinning, light scratches and mild handling marks overall. The alloy components show mild wear. The stock is fine, with pinned repairs/
replacement material around the receiver, an extra sling swivel hole on the forearm, oxidation on the swivels, and minor dings and scuffs. Optics are sharp, with minor external wear. The front triggerguard screw can extended into
the bolt lug channel and interfere with operation, otherwise mechanically excellent.
Provenance: The Ryan Niederman Collection.
Estimate: 8,000 - 12,000