*ROCK ISLAND 1903 NRA RIFLE.

*ROCK ISLAND 1903 NRA RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 235767. 24” bbl dated “7-13”. This is a nice example of an extremely rare Rock Island NRA purchase. Rifle was equipped with a sling that appears to have been made up from two orig slings as color & texture are different between two pieces. CONDITION: Receiver retains 85% of mottled finish with a blued bolt retaining approx. 85% of finish with some surface rust on handle. Magazine cut-off retains about 30% fading case colors. Bbl assembly dated “7-13” retaining 95% of orig blue with wear being on sides of sight ring from a sight cover which is no longer present. Bbl also has markings “C93” with a “P” under it on bottom of bbl. Bbl band(s) show 90-95% of orig blue with just slight scarring on front band. Trigger guard assembly is in fine condition retaining 90% of bright blue with some spotting. “NRA” marking is crisp & clear. Floorplate retains 98% blue. Stock is a sgl bolt with very light wear to edges of finger grooves & a nice crisp “1913” cartouche. Stock has minor dings & scuffs with worst being a 1/4” x 1/2” chip about 1-1/2” in front of rear stock bolt on left side. Sights are correct & in excellent condition with dish knobs & base retaining better than 90% of its blue. Buttplate is checkered with just moderate blue wear around top edge. Hand guard is a high hump with sighting groove in metal retainers, in excellent condition with a minimum of scarring that adds pleasingly to this fine rare example of a 1913 NRA. 4-57827 BK49 (3,500-5,500)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

Image	Lot	Price	Description
	1012	$2,875.00	ROCK ISLAND 1903 NRA RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 235767. 24” bbl dated “7-13”. This is a nice example of an extremely rare Rock Island NRA purchase. Rifle was equipped with a sling that appears to have been made up from two orig slings as color & texture are different between two pieces. CONDITION: Receiver retains 85% of mottled finish with a blued bolt retaining approx. 85% of finish with some surface rust on handle. Magazine cut-off retains about 30% fading case colors. Bbl assembly dated “7-13” retaining 95% of orig blue with wear being on sides of sight ring from a sight cover which is no longer present. Bbl also has markings “C93” with a “P” under it on bottom of bbl. Bbl band(s) show 90-95% of orig blue with just slight scarring on front band. Trigger guard assembly is in fine condition retaining 90% of bright blue with some spotting. “NRA” marking is crisp & clear. Floorplate retains 98% blue. Stock is a sgl bolt with very light wear to edges of finger grooves & a nice crisp “1913” cartouche. Stock has minor dings & scuffs with worst being a 1/4” x 1/2” chip about 1-1/2” in front of rear stock bolt on left side. Sights are correct & in excellent condition with dish knobs & base retaining better than 90% of its blue. Buttplate is checkered with just moderate blue wear around top edge. Hand guard is a high hump with sighting groove in metal retainers, in excellent condition with a minimum of scarring that adds pleasingly to this fine rare example of a 1913 NRA. 4-57827 BK49 (3,500-5,500) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2006 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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