*1903-A1 NATIONAL MATCH SPECIAL WITH TYPE B STOCK.

*1903-A1 NATIONAL MATCH SPECIAL WITH TYPE B STOCK. SN 1268516. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This is a 1903 National Match Special only available for purchase through the DCM from 1924-1928. It is described as a Model 1903 National match grade fitted to a Model 1922 type with a pistol grip stock with a military forend. This buttstock had a pistol grip that was identical to the 1922 rifle and NRA Sporter with the exception that it was a full length Military stock. Rifle is also equipped with a military contract front sight cover and a P.J. O’Hare rear sight cover and WWI style leather sling. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 95% of orig charcoal gray Parkerized finish of that era and is tapped for a Lyman’48 receiver sight though one is not present. The February of 1924 star gauge bbl retains approx 95% of orig dark blue with front bbl band retaining approx 90%. Middle bbl band retains 75% of orig blue. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly retains approx 95% of orig finish with screws being blued and slightly buggered. Course checkered National Match buttplate on this rifle retains approx 95% of orig finish with a ickel oiler in butt. It has a polished bolt, with the scarce headless cocking piece, and retains the last 5 digits of the SN of the rifle engraved in it and is bright turning to patina. Upper handguard shows good with very slight damage to the front while special butt stock shows very good+ with just some very light scuff marks present. Sling shows fair as well worn but still soft and pliable. P.J. O’Hare sight cover shows fair having been painted and most of that having now flaked off. Overall a pretty fine example of an extremely rare rifle. Mechanics are good and bore is slightly dark in the grooves with strong rifling. 4-38429 BEK37 (4,500-7,500)

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
	1032	$5,462.50	1903-A1 NATIONAL MATCH SPECIAL WITH TYPE B STOCK. SN 1268516. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This is a 1903 National Match Special only available for purchase through the DCM from 1924-1928. It is described as a Model 1903 National match grade fitted to a Model 1922 type with a pistol grip stock with a military forend. This buttstock had a pistol grip that was identical to the 1922 rifle and NRA Sporter with the exception that it was a full length Military stock. Rifle is also equipped with a military contract front sight cover and a P.J. O’Hare rear sight cover and WWI style leather sling. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 95% of orig charcoal gray Parkerized finish of that era and is tapped for a Lyman’48 receiver sight though one is not present. The February of 1924 star gauge bbl retains approx 95% of orig dark blue with front bbl band retaining approx 90%. Middle bbl band retains 75% of orig blue. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly retains approx 95% of orig finish with screws being blued and slightly buggered. Course checkered National Match buttplate on this rifle retains approx 95% of orig finish with a ickel oiler in butt. It has a polished bolt, with the scarce headless cocking piece, and retains the last 5 digits of the SN of the rifle engraved in it and is bright turning to patina. Upper handguard shows good with very slight damage to the front while special butt stock shows very good+ with just some very light scuff marks present. Sling shows fair as well worn but still soft and pliable. P.J. O’Hare sight cover shows fair having been painted and most of that having now flaked off. Overall a pretty fine example of an extremely rare rifle. Mechanics are good and bore is slightly dark in the grooves with strong rifling. 4-38429 BEK37 (4,500-7,500) 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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