*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE.

*EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1227923. Cal. 30-06. Spectacular match rifle with 28-1/2″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl of the Series T style made integral with the sleeve and hood that has replaceable insert capability. Top of bbl has two plugged, drilled & tapped holes with the number “33” in the center. Bottom of bbl has the star gauge number “23” and a large “P” proof. Bbl also has a machined band which attaches through the forestock. Receiver appears to be standard, probably select, Springfield 1903 with standard markings and a Lyman 48 receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright while the shroud safety & striker are blued. Striker is standard equipment knob with knurled edge. Trigger guard is standard milled 1903 equipment that has the integral steel palm rest bracket/single shot adapter mounted in the cartridge box and it is fitted with dbl set triggers that are similar to the German style but do not match precisely, although it does have the same wide, very curved rear trigger with small adjusting screw. Trigger is mounted into trigger plate with four tiny screws. Mounted in a 1-pc M1922 International Match walnut stock with wide tapered forestock that has a small schnable tip and checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap. Fitted with the red fiber Springfield Armory Model 1922 checkered buttplate and adjustable hook as found on the Model 1922 Springfield Armory International Match rifles. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling swivel and the front is fitted with the rare adjustable front sling swivel base. This rare adjustable front swivel, according to consignor, is the only one of its type known today. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle is pictured on pp. 110 & 111 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is readily identifiable by nicks, dings & scratches in the wood. This is certainly one of the most rare Match rifles and affords the prospective buyer a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire what is probably the only orig example of its type remaining in the world today. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains just about all of its fine orig arsenal finish with a few minor nicks & scratches on the metal. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain most of their orig bright finish. Wood is sound with small nicks, dings & scratches, a couple of small gouges and some minor vice marks on each side of the forestock. Buttplate is fine with a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42366 (8,000-12,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012

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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	1056	$0.00	EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 INTERNATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. SN 1227923. Cal. 30-06. Spectacular match rifle with 28-1/2″ tapered extra heavy rnd bbl of the Series T style made integral with the sleeve and hood that has replaceable insert capability. Top of bbl has two plugged, drilled & tapped holes with the number “33” in the center. Bottom of bbl has the star gauge number “23” and a large “P” proof. Bbl also has a machined band which attaches through the forestock. Receiver appears to be standard, probably select, Springfield 1903 with standard markings and a Lyman 48 receiver sight with target knobs. Bolt body, extractor & handle are polished bright while the shroud safety & striker are blued. Striker is standard equipment knob with knurled edge. Trigger guard is standard milled 1903 equipment that has the integral steel palm rest bracket/single shot adapter mounted in the cartridge box and it is fitted with dbl set triggers that are similar to the German style but do not match precisely, although it does have the same wide, very curved rear trigger with small adjusting screw. Trigger is mounted into trigger plate with four tiny screws. Mounted in a 1-pc M1922 International Match walnut stock with wide tapered forestock that has a small schnable tip and checkered wrist with hard rubber grip cap. Fitted with the red fiber Springfield Armory Model 1922 checkered buttplate and adjustable hook as found on the Model 1922 Springfield Armory International Match rifles. Bottom of butt has a standard M1903 sling swivel and the front is fitted with the rare adjustable front sling swivel base. This rare adjustable front swivel, according to consignor, is the only one of its type known today. Stock has two reinforcing crossbolts. This rifle is pictured on pp. 110 & 111 of The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy, and is readily identifiable by nicks, dings & scratches in the wood. This is certainly one of the most rare Match rifles and affords the prospective buyer a once in a lifetime opportunity to acquire what is probably the only orig example of its type remaining in the world today. PROVENANCE: Bob Rosenthal Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Overall retains just about all of its fine orig arsenal finish with a few minor nicks & scratches on the metal. Bolt body, extractor & handle retain most of their orig bright finish. Wood is sound with small nicks, dings & scratches, a couple of small gouges and some minor vice marks on each side of the forestock. Buttplate is fine with a dark patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. 4-42366 (8,000-12,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2012 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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