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LOT 3427
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 SN 14513. 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, with early pattern M1922MI headless cocking piece. Fitted with pre-war, matching Lyman 48C match rifle rear sight with 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 a NRA sales rifle. 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. CONDITION: Excellent plus with 98% plus original blue/black prewar metal 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 in like new condition 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 the finest example we have ever offered for sale in a long time. Estimate: 3,250 - 5,000
LOT 3428 World War II U.S. Winchester M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 138840, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in January of 1942. Blade front and Winchester locking bar rear sight equipped with windage knob and “BATTLE RANGE” elevation drum. Fitted with a Winchester barrel, Winchester “D28287-1W.R.A.” bolt, “C46025W.R.A.” trigger guard, “D28290W.R.A.” trigger housing, “C-46008-1W.R.A.” hammer, unaltered “D35382W.R.A.” operating rod and “C46015-4- W.R.A.” safety. All other components are Winchester, including a rare follower arm rod. Early and scarce unaltered World War II smooth pistol grip stock made for no trap buttplate, a circled “P” proof behind the trigger guard, boxed “WRA/W.B.” cartouche stamped on the left wrist and a checkered steel “no trap” buttplate without compartment. CONDITION: Very fine as restored to World War II configuration, retains 95% arsenal refurbished combination dark blue/parkerized finish on the receiver, operating rod, bolt and trigger housing
assembly with a few patches of scattered light pitting visible underneath the finish, 75% original parkerized finish on the barrel, and 98% original Du-Lite blue finish on the gas cylinder. The early “no trap” stock is very fine as re-oiled, with some areas of light oil staining at the edges, some scattered light dents, and clear stampings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 3429
Excellent World War II U.S. Saginaw S’G’ M1 Semi- Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 1847450, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Saginaw S’G’ marked M1 Carbines, as opposed to Saginaw S.G. marked, were manufactured from the remnants of the failed Irwin-Pedersen company production facility’s in Grand Rapids, Michigan. Saginaw took over production in Grand Rapids and marked the facilities M1 Carbines S’G’ on the receiver to differentiate them from the ones made at the original Saginaw, Michigan plant. Blade front sight, “S” and “RG-S’G’” marked flip-up rear sight with an “8-1943” dated Buffalo Arms subcontracted barrel, unmarked
Type I barrel band, “SG” flat top bolt, “SAGINAW S’G’” marked receiver, “S’G’” milled trigger guard, “E-S’G’” push button safety, “IP B” magazine catch and “S’G’” operating rod. High wood stock with a two- rivet handguard, boxed “S’G’” and Ordnance cartouche stamped on the right of the buttstock, “RSG” stamped in the sling inlet, and oval oiler cut. Includes an olive drab green canvas sling and oiler. CONDITION: Excellent, retains 97% original parkerized finish with some light cycling wear, original blue finish showing beneath the parkerized finish on the barrel and bolt body, and sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. 99% original blue finish remains on the magazine. Stock is very fine with attractive raised grain, some light handling marks and a few small chips, and distinct edges. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
LOT 3430
World War II U.S. Standard Products M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 2016837, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized/ blue finish, walnut stock. This is an original configuration World War II M1 Carbine manufactured by Standard Products. “SN” marked blade front sight and “S” marked two-leaf rear sight, with a correct Underwood “8-43” dated barrel, Type I barrel band, “5S” blue finished flat top bolt, “S” operating rod,
“S” milled trigger housing, “SW” hammer, unmarked push button safety and “SW” magazine catch. Smooth high wood stock with two-rivet “S-HB” marked handguard, “S-HB” and a
flaming Ordnance bomb stamped in the sling inlet, oval oiler
cut, and a crossed Ordnance cannons cartouche stamped on right of the stock. Multiple “kill notches” carved on the bottom of the buttstock. Includes a tan canvas sling and oiler. CONDITION: Very fine, retains 85% original parkerized finish with some light cycling wear and areas turned to a smooth brown patina. 98% original blue finish remains on the magazine. Stock is fine with scattered scratches and handling marks, “kill notches” carved in the bottom of the buttstock, and a defined cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 3431
Korean War Era Cased U.S. M3 Infrared “Sniper Scope” and Accessories -
Grouping includes a cased Korean War era M3 infrared sniper scope with power pack, foregrip and some small accessories. These M3 scopes were intended for use on field modified M1 and M2 carbines. “U.S. Sniperscope” nomenclature on the lid. The scope itself has a data plate indicating it was manufactured by the American Optical Co. and is bearing serial number “M3.8576.51”. CONDITION: Very good with some mild storage wear, scope functionality untested.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 255