*SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH.

*SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH. . SN 1248569. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This rifle is a 1922 era National Match that shows to be in good condition as arsenal refinished. It has all the features of the 1921-22 guns, including the star gauge bbl dated May 1922 with the standard S-type stock with a very prominent DAL cartouche and a course, checkered National Match buttplate with the trapdoor. The rifle is accompanied by a Boyt ’42 leather sling and a P.J. O’Hare front sight cover. Rifle also has the period feature of having a reverse safety and a headless cocking piece. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Metal of this rifle shows 98% of an arsenal refinish, having no significant scuffs or scratches in it. Upper handguard shows very good with only a couple very light scuffs that are barely noticeable to the eye, while the two bolt buttstock with DAL cartouche shows very good having possibly been lightly cleaned, with just a couple of light scratches below the finger grooves and on the left comb. Finger grooves have very strong, sharp edges. While the buttplate shows better than 95% of orig finish with just some slight blue wear on left edge. Leather sling shows good+ with some slight wear, but no tears or cracks present and is soft and pliable. Bolt is bright, polished and does not retain the SN of the gun. Mechanics are very good and bore is bright and shiny. 4-38425 BEK25 (3,500-4,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1031	$3,450.00	SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH. . SN 1248569. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This rifle is a 1922 era National Match that shows to be in good condition as arsenal refinished. It has all the features of the 1921-22 guns, including the star gauge bbl dated May 1922* with the standard S-type stock with a very prominent DAL cartouche and a course, checkered National Match buttplate with the trapdoor. The rifle is accompanied by a Boyt ’42 leather sling and a P.J. O’Hare front sight cover. Rifle also has the period feature of having a reverse safety and a headless cocking piece. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Metal of this rifle shows 98% of an arsenal refinish, having no significant scuffs or scratches in it. Upper handguard shows very good with only a couple very light scuffs that are barely noticeable to the eye, while the two bolt buttstock with DAL cartouche shows very good having possibly been lightly cleaned, with just a couple of light scratches below the finger grooves and on the left comb. Finger grooves have very strong, sharp edges. While the buttplate shows better than 95% of orig finish with just some slight blue wear on left edge. Leather sling shows good+ with some slight wear, but no tears or cracks present and is soft and pliable. Bolt is bright, polished and does not retain the SN of the gun. Mechanics are very good and bore is bright and shiny. 4-38425 BEK25 (3,500-4,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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