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LOT 361 World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper Rifle with M82 Scope - Serial no. 3420475, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. This Model 1903A4 sniper rifle was manufactured by the Remington Arms Co., in 1943. The rifle has a blue M82 Telescopic Sight with tapered post reticle and sliding sunshade. The left side of the scope body is roll-stamped with “TELESCOPE M82” above the serial number and the stock number; the markings are partially
obscured by the scope rings. The telescopic sight has the original blue finish with parkerized rings and a standard parkerized Redfield mount with casehardened coarse adjustment screws. The rifle has the distinctive Model 1903A4 features which include Type “C” scant grip stock with bolt relief cut-out, modified bolt handle, rear sight removed to accommodate the scope mount, and a barrel with no front sight base or blade. The rifle is original and has not been Ordnance overhauled. The bolt, barrel bands, sling, stacking swivels, magazine cut-off, and trigger retain the original blue finish. The buttplate, receiver, and telescopic sight base have the original gray-green parkerized finish. The receiver markings “U.S./REMINGTON/MODEL 03-A3” are marked on the left side to allow them to be viewed with the scope mount in place. The serial number is located on the right side of the receiver below the scope mount. The barrel is roll-stamped “RA” above the Ordnance “shell and flame” insignia and the date “7-43”. The bolt body, cocking piece, cut-off, and most of the other rifle components are stamped with the Remington “R”. There are five Remington inspection marks stamped on the underside of the stock in front of the trigger guard and the “W” stock-maker’s mark is stamped on the inside of the pistol grip. The left side of the stock below the receiver is stamped “RA” followed by the Ordnance escutcheon and the Ordnance final inspection mark “FJA” in a rectangle. A circled “P” proof mark is stamped on the inside of the pistol grip. The M1903A4 Sniper rifles were initially fitted with Weaver M73 Telescopic Sights. Rifles that remained in service following World War II frequently were upgraded and fitted with the superior M81 or M82 telescopic sights. CONDITION: Very fine. The rifle shows light-moderate handling wear and retains 90% of the original blue and parkerized finish. The reoiled stock is fine overall with scattered minor scratches and handling marks. The barrel and receiver markings are crisp. All of the Ordnance and Remington markings on the stock are visible. The M82 Telescopic Sight has 90% of the blue finish. The optics are excellent. Most of the U.S. Remington M1903A4 rifles were arsenal overhauled following World War II. Model 1903A4 rifles with original finish and components and no Ordnance rebuild marks are scarce. This is a very fine example of a Remington Model 1903A4 Sniper rifle in very fine condition with upgraded M82 Telescopic Sight. Estimate: 3,500 - 4,750
LOT 362
Desirable Danish Contract Breda M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle with Bayonet - Serial no. BMR7779, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in Italy on contract for Denmark. Features winged blade front and adjustable peep rear sights, with “BREDA/MECCANICA ROMANA/ITALIA” marked on the left side of the receiver, and “crown/FKF” and the serial number on top of the heel. It is fitted with a Breda manufactured barrel marked “B.SID.51 1955.” The smooth stock is marked “BMR/7779” on the left side of the butt. It includes an unmarked green M1 web sling, clear
plastic oiler in butt trap, charging handle cover, and Danish “crown/FKF/1955” marked bayonet and “crown/HMAK” marked wood grain scabbard. CONDITION: Very fine, with 90% plus of the original parkerized finish retained with moderate edge wear, handling marks, and scattered spotting. The reoiled stock is fine with a few light handling marks and
small chips at the front corners on either side of the trigger housing. Mechanically excellent.
LOT 363 World War II U.S. Underwood M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 4030025, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. “U” marked blade front and two leaf, flip up rear peep sights, Underwood barrel dated “8-43”, type I narrow barrel band, unmarked push button safety, “cc/M” marked magazine catch, brazed trigger guard, and “WU” marked hammer. Low wood pistol grip stock with two rivet handguard, boxed “G.H.D./U.E.F.” cartouche on the right side of the stock with the “crossed cannons” ordnance marking, “U/PU” marking in the sling recess, and checkered stamped buttplate, with “U” marked magazine. With oiler and canvas web sling. CONDITION: Very fine. 85% plus original parkerized finish remains with some minor edge wear, mixed gray patina on the barrel and trigger guard, and some light spotting. The correct blued flat top bolt retains 80% original finish. The reoiled stock is fine with legible inspection marks and small scattered dings. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,250 - 3,250
LOT 364
Rare Howa Machine Co. Thai Royal Police M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 08582, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. One of 10,000 carbines manufactured by Howa for the Thai Royal Police between 1965 and 1966. Features winged fixed blade front and windage adjustable dual peep rear sights. Thai Royal Police crest visible on top of receiver ring, but lacking any Howa markings other than a “HP” mark
Estimate: 2,250 - 3,500
on the underside of the barrel. Fitted with “H.I.” marked four rivet handguard and “IO” marked low-wood stock with “crossed cannons” cartouche on the right side. CONDITION: Very fine as professionally restored, with minor edge wear and handling marks. The stock shows signs of sanding and re-oiling, with cracking around receiver and receiver heel, along with minor handling marks. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,000 - 3,000
LOT 365 World War II U.S. Inland M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine - Serial no. 5278682, 30 Carbine cal., 18 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Features “N” marked winged blade front and fully adjustable “PI” marked peep rear sights, with “INLAND” marked “3-44” dated barrel. With “IO” marked low-wood stock with “crossed cannons” cartouche on the right side of
the buttstock and four rivet handguard. Includes tan web sling and oiler. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% parkerized finish, minor handling marks, edge wear, and scattered spotting. The reoiled stock is very fine with light scattered scratches and handling marks. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 1,800 - 2,750 291