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Collector’s Fact
According to "Springfield 1903 Rifles" by Lt. Col. William Brophy, approximately 75 U.S. Springfield M1922 M2 "NRA" Sales rifles were produced.
LOT 427
Rare Documented Springfield M1922 M2 “NRA” Sales Bolt Action Rifle with Springfield Research Service Letter - Serial no. 5627, 22 LR cal., 24 1/2 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This rare all original, SRS documented M1922 M2 NRA Sales rifle was sold in 1939. This model is discussed pages 295-303 of the book “The 03 Springfield” by Brophy. These are probably the rarest of the Springfield Armory 22 caliber rifles given only 75 are estimated to have been produced in total. The barrel and receiver were “drilled and tapped” for the Winchester A5 scope, and Springfield Armory charged extra for this work, so they were only manufactured on a special order basis. The SRS letter indicates this rifle was sold in February 1939 to James Ahl of Alamogordo, NM, as a “Parkerized NRA” sales rifle with the test target. The original Springfield Armory plug screws are still intact and were never removed and have a matching pre-war parkerized finish that matches the receiver and barrel. Page 302 of the above referenced book shows the same exact type scope block holes and plug screws. The receiver is marked “U.S. /Springfield/Armory/CAL/22/M2/5627.” The barrel is marked “SA/Ordnance Shell & Flame/4-37”. The rifle retains its original Lyman 48C Target rear sight and 1903 style front sight and has a scarce second pattern bolt stamped “NS/M2” on top and marked with the matching serial number etched on the underside. This bolt headspace screw has the lead seal still intact and marked with the Springfield Armory “C” stamp. It also has the late Springfield Armory speed lock firing pin assembly. The receiver and barrel are correctly parkerized, and the Springfield Armory blue/black finish is on the trigger guard, floor plate barrel bands, sling swivels and buttplate. It has an original NRA Sales pattern, oil finished, walnut buttstock with the smooth sides and heavily checkered, cupped NRA Sales buttplate. Includes an original parkerized M2 marked magazine and front sight cover. CONDITION: Excellent plus, as issued, appearing unfired with 98% plus of the original armory blue/black and parkerized finishes overall with just a hint of wear on the very front edge of the floor plate. The bolt and bolt raceway are still in the white from Springfield Armory. The stock is in like new condition with original finish and only a couple extremely minute handling marks. Mechanically excellent. This is not only a very scarce rifle, it’s also in outstanding condition.
LOT 428
Historic World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi- Automatic Carbine, Serial Number 23000, with U.S.S. Fanshaw Bay Inventory Marking - Serial no. 23000, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in the first main-run production block of M1 Carbines from GM’s Inland Division. The stock sling inlet of this M1 Carbine is stamped with inventory marking “CVE- 70” indicating it was aboard the U.S.S. Fanshaw Bay (CVE-70), a Casablanca-class escort carrier of the U.S. Navy that was commissioned in December 1943, served in support of the Mariana and Palau Islands Campaign, was strongly combat active in various conflicts including the battle
of Saipan, the battle off Samar, the battle of Okinawa, and was decommissioned after World War II in August 1946. “N” marked blade front sight and “S” marked Type I flip-up rear sight, with an Inland “9-42” barrel, unmarked Type I barrel band, blue finished “IO” flat top bolt, milled Inland trigger housing, checkered push button safety, “MN” magazine catch, “PI” operating rod and “U” magazine. Fitted with an early Inland high wood stock with an “I” oiler cut and stamped with “IOIO”, flaming Ordnance bomb and crossed cannons in the sling inlet surrounding the “CVE-70” inventory nomenclature, and a two-rivet handguard. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling and oiler. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, retains 85% original parkerized finish with a smooth brown appearance typical of a Navy issued gun, 90% original blue finish on the bolt, with sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. 99% original blue finish remains on the magazine. Stock is very fine with defined edges, numerous scattered scratches and dents, and crisp stampings. Mechanically excellent. This historic Inland M1 Carbine, five-digit serial number 23000, with ties to being aboard the U.S.S. Fanshaw Bay is a desirable item for any World War II collector!
Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 429
Excellent Documented U.S. Springfield Armory National Match M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with CMP Letter - Serial no. 6096123, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This is a very late production U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand with a receiver manufactured circa 1957. This example was likely assembled as a National Match Type II rifle, as it is correctly fitted with a “NM” marked gas cylinder, barrel, operating rod, and rear sight base assembly. These were all a late, last clean-up effort to expunge Springfield Armory of all M1 rifles and components prior to beginning the M14 production. The right breech of the barrel is marked “T SA 7791035 3 63 Y16” with “PM” and a heart proof, and the small DAS eagle acceptance proof. “NM” marked on the left front exposed area of the barrel. The bolt is marked “6528287-SA/A15.” The gas cylinder is a wide base, with high hump lock and four slot gas cylinder plug. It is fitted with a “NM/2A” hooded rear sight, the “NM/062” front sight, and a glass bedded walnut stock with a DAS eagle cartouche on the left of the wrist and a circled “P” proof on the front of the pistol grip. Includes plastic rear sight cover and a Civilian Marksmanship Letter that indicates this rifle was originally sold as
a National Match at an unknown date and was transferred on January 16th, 1969, from one individual to another. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 98% original parkerized finish with minimal cycling wear. Stock is also excellent with sharp edges, minimal handling evidence, and crisp stamps. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 430
Fine World War II U.S. Stevens 520-30 Slide Action Riot Shotgun - Serial no. 48929, 12 gauge, 20 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut stock. This is a fine example of a World War II U.S. contract Stevens Model 520-30 shotgun in riot gun configuration. Originally introduced a bit too late to see action in World War I, the Stevens 520 saw active use
for police work between the wars, and available stocks were bought up in quantity when America started arming up for World War II. The
left of the barrel has the three-line address along with the two-line gauge markings. Choke gauges at cylinder. The left of the receiver is stamped “MOD. 520-30”, and it has the correct “P” and
ordnance bomb stampings on the left breech of the barrel and left front edge of the receiver. It has a blue finish with smooth forearm and pistol grip stock with a black plastic buttplate.
CONDITION: Fine, retains 70% original blue finish overall showing gray patina on the magazine tube, some scattered light freckling, and sharp edges and markings in the metal. Wood is also fine as lightly sanded and re-oiled, with some light handling marks, a hairline crack visible on the right of the wrist behind the action, and defined edges. Mechanically excellent. This exceptional example of a U.S. Stevens Model 520-30 riot shotgun would make a fine addition to any U.S. Military collection!
Estimate: 3,250 - 5,000
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250 349