*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 NRA SPORTER.

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 NRA SPORTER. SN 1406728. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This Model 1903 NRA Sporter is probably one of the finer ones in existence. It shows nearly new with a bright bore and very sharp rifling and shows little, if any, signs of usage. It is equipped with the sporter stock, bbl band assembly, Lyman ’48 receiver sight with a standard Springfield front sight. It is also equipped with a shotgun type butt common on NRA sporters and 1922 rifles. Sling is a commercial copy of a military rifle sling but appears to have been on this rifle for a along time. Also equipped with a P.J. O’Hare front sight protector/muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Bbl receiver of this rifle shows better than 98% of its orig Springfield armory military blue finish with the only significant wear being on the front sight band from removing the O’ Hare cover. The front bbl band retains approx 80% while the trigger guard and floor plate assembly retain approx 95% of the orig finish with just a couple light scratches on the floor plate itself that barely penetrate the finish. The Sporter buttstock shows near excellent with only the most minute scuff marks present. Even the buttplate retains better than 95% of it orig blue finish. Nickel steel polished bolt shows bright with no oxidation and little sign of ever being fired while the leather sling shows near new, though slightly dry. Without a doubt, one of the finest NRA Sporters still in existence. Mechanics are crisp and clean and bore shows near new. 4-38430 BEK36 (4,500-6,500)

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
	1042	$4,600.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 NRA SPORTER. SN 1406728. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This Model 1903 NRA Sporter is probably one of the finer ones in existence. It shows nearly new with a bright bore and very sharp rifling and shows little, if any, signs of usage. It is equipped with the sporter stock, bbl band assembly, Lyman ’48 receiver sight with a standard Springfield front sight. It is also equipped with a shotgun type butt common on NRA sporters and 1922 rifles. Sling is a commercial copy of a military rifle sling but appears to have been on this rifle for a along time. Also equipped with a P.J. O’Hare front sight protector/muzzle cap. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Bbl receiver of this rifle shows better than 98% of its orig Springfield armory military blue finish with the only significant wear being on the front sight band from removing the O’ Hare cover. The front bbl band retains approx 80% while the trigger guard and floor plate assembly retain approx 95% of the orig finish with just a couple light scratches on the floor plate itself that barely penetrate the finish. The Sporter buttstock shows near excellent with only the most minute scuff marks present. Even the buttplate retains better than 95% of it orig blue finish. Nickel steel polished bolt shows bright with no oxidation and little sign of ever being fired while the leather sling shows near new, though slightly dry. Without a doubt, one of the finest NRA Sporters still in existence. Mechanics are crisp and clean and bore shows near new. 4-38430 BEK36 (4,500-6,500) 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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