*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL MODEL 1922 HEAVY BARREL MATCH RIFLE.

*EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL MODEL 1922 HEAVY BARREL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1245963. Cal. 30-06. Exceptionally rare rifle that, according to Lt. Col. William S. Brophy, on p. 114 of his book, The Springfield 1903 Rifles, he states that fewer than 80 of these rifles were manufactured. They were produced and offered by The Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) only in 1922. Their cost at the time was $71.34, which was an extraordinary amount of money for that time when most working men were earning $30-$50/week. This rifle is a standard Model 1922 with 24″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl that has an integral front sight dovetail containing a standard Model 1903 front sight which is hand serrated on back edge of sight & base. Top of bbl, at the chamber end, is mounted with orig target scope blocks originally for the Winchester A-5 scope. Bottom of bbl is hand stamped with the star gauge number “J73 / 3202”. About half way between the star gauge number and the receiver is stamped a tiny “4” which roughly corresponds with the Winchester designation of the weight of this bbl. Front receiver ring has standard Model 1903 markings and the rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Neither the front receiver ring or rear bridge are drilled & tapped. Bolt body, handle and extractor are polished bright while the shroud, safety & striker are blue. Receiver rails are polished bright. Rifle is mounted in a Model 1922 1-pc target half stock of nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with grasping groove forestock, two cross bolts and pistol grip with M1922 checkered shotgun style steel buttplate. Forestock has grasping grooves and a “D.A.L.” cartouche in a rectangle on left side and “P” proof on bottom of grip. Bottom of butt is mounted with a standard 1903 sling loop. Right side of butt is stamped “MASS. RIFLE TEAM” which undoubtedly indicates that this rifle was used by the Mass. Rifle Team but whether civilian or military is unknown. The sgl bbl band, similar to the M1922 Sporter and 22 rifle was made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard, floorplate & follower are standard milled Model 1903 equipment. This exact rifle is pictured on pp. 112, 113 & 114 in the referenced publication and is identified by SN. Page 114 also has the picture of the U.S. Infantry 8-Man Rifle Team which set a world record in the Herrick Trophy Match using the Model 1922 Springfield Heavy Barrel Rifle. The Model 1922 Heavy Barrel Match rifle was only produced in 1922 and no other heavy match rifles were entirely made at Springfield until the Model 1929 Heavy Match rifles and the T-Series rifles were produced. Lt. Col. Brophy, on pp. 112 & 113 of the referenced publication, states “In describing some of the ’03 variations and models, it is accurate and fair to call them rare. But after rare, what comes next? It could easily be the Model 1922 caliber .30 heavy barrel target rifle.”. On pp. 113 & 114 he also states “this rifle is so seldom encountered that only a few of the most serious collectors own an unaltered example—“. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain just about all of their fine orig arsenal blue with a small scratch and some light wear under bbl band. Bolt body, extractor and handle retain most of their orig bright polish. Receiver rails are still bright. Trigger guard retains about 90% strong orig blue and the floorplate about all of a blue/brown patina. Stock is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42364 JR107 (17,500-27,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011

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
	1052	$16,100.00	EXTRAORDINARILY RARE SPRINGFIELD ARSENAL MODEL 1922 HEAVY BARREL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1245963. Cal. 30-06. Exceptionally rare rifle that, according to Lt. Col. William S. Brophy, on p. 114 of his book, The Springfield 1903 Rifles, he states that fewer than 80 of these rifles were manufactured. They were produced and offered by The Division of Civilian Marksmanship (DCM) only in 1922. Their cost at the time was $71.34, which was an extraordinary amount of money for that time when most working men were earning $30-$50/week. This rifle is a standard Model 1922 with 24″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl that has an integral front sight dovetail containing a standard Model 1903 front sight which is hand serrated on back edge of sight & base. Top of bbl, at the chamber end, is mounted with orig target scope blocks originally for the Winchester A-5 scope. Bottom of bbl is hand stamped with the star gauge number “J73 / 3202”. About half way between the star gauge number and the receiver is stamped a tiny “4” which roughly corresponds with the Winchester designation of the weight of this bbl. Front receiver ring has standard Model 1903 markings and the rear receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight. Neither the front receiver ring or rear bridge are drilled & tapped. Bolt body, handle and extractor are polished bright while the shroud, safety & striker are blue. Receiver rails are polished bright. Rifle is mounted in a Model 1922 1-pc target half stock of nicely figured, uncheckered straight grain American walnut with grasping groove forestock, two cross bolts and pistol grip with M1922 checkered shotgun style steel buttplate. Forestock has grasping grooves and a “D.A.L.” cartouche in a rectangle on left side and “P” proof on bottom of grip. Bottom of butt is mounted with a standard 1903 sling loop. Right side of butt is stamped “MASS. RIFLE TEAM” which undoubtedly indicates that this rifle was used by the Mass. Rifle Team but whether civilian or military is unknown. The sgl bbl band, similar to the M1922 Sporter and 22 rifle was made from the rear band of a Model 1917 rifle. Trigger guard, floorplate & follower are standard milled Model 1903 equipment. This exact rifle is pictured on pp. 112, 113 & 114 in the referenced publication and is identified by SN. Page 114 also has the picture of the U.S. Infantry 8-Man Rifle Team which set a world record in the Herrick Trophy Match using the Model 1922 Springfield Heavy Barrel Rifle. The Model 1922 Heavy Barrel Match rifle was only produced in 1922 and no other heavy match rifles were entirely made at Springfield until the Model 1929 Heavy Match rifles and the T-Series rifles were produced. Lt. Col. Brophy, on pp. 112 & 113 of the referenced publication, states “In describing some of the ’03 variations and models, it is accurate and fair to call them rare. But after rare, what comes next? It could easily be the Model 1922 caliber .30 heavy barrel target rifle.”. On pp. 113 & 114 he also states “this rifle is so seldom encountered that only a few of the most serious collectors own an unaltered example—“. PROVENANCE: Peter Cardone; Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine plus. Bbl & receiver retain just about all of their fine orig arsenal blue with a small scratch and some light wear under bbl band. Bolt body, extractor and handle retain most of their orig bright polish. Receiver rails are still bright. Trigger guard retains about 90% strong orig blue and the floorplate about all of a blue/brown patina. Stock is sound with light handling & use marks and retains most of its orig oil finish. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-42364 JR107 (17,500-27,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2011 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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