*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MC-52 U.S.M.C. SNIPER RIFLE.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Additional Information) Please Note : Consignor states “I believe this rifle is referred to as a MC-1.

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MC-52 U.S.M.C. SNIPER RIFLE. SN 3575603. Cal. 30-06. Usual configuration with 24″ bbl. This is an M-1 C sniper rifle that was rebuilt for the Marine Corps in 1952 with the stamping SA-52 behind the rear sight and the addition of the longer, more durable Marine Corps mounting system consisting of the Griffin & Howe marked dbl lever top rail on the side rail mounted to left side of receiver with three socket head cap screws and two pins. Top rail has T-4 rings containing a Kollmorgen 4X scope with the Marine Corps designation “MC356-P” on the top and a post & crosshair reticle. It has a January 1953 Springfield bbl which is correct for this configuration and has a Hart M2 flash hider. Interior of the rifle has been rebuilt to 1952 specifications. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 2-pc handguards. Left side of stock has an “SA/JLC” cartouche in a square and a small ordnance wheel. It has the circle “P” proof on bottom of wrist. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 90% strong orig gray/green parkerized finish except the op rod which retains about 70%. Wood is sound with minor nicks and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Scope retains virtually all of its orig black phosphate finish. Crisp optics. 4-31838 (8,000-10,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	373	$9,775.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Additional Information) Please Note : Consignor states “I believe this rifle is referred to as a MC-1. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MC-52 U.S.M.C. SNIPER RIFLE. SN 3575603. Cal. 30-06. Usual configuration with 24″ bbl. This is an M-1 C sniper rifle that was rebuilt for the Marine Corps in 1952 with the stamping SA-52 behind the rear sight and the addition of the longer, more durable Marine Corps mounting system consisting of the Griffin & Howe marked dbl lever top rail on the side rail mounted to left side of receiver with three socket head cap screws and two pins. Top rail has T-4 rings containing a Kollmorgen 4X scope with the Marine Corps designation “MC356-P” on the top and a post & crosshair reticle. It has a January 1953 Springfield bbl which is correct for this configuration and has a Hart M2 flash hider. Interior of the rifle has been rebuilt to 1952 specifications. Mounted in a 1-pc walnut stock with 2-pc handguards. Left side of stock has an “SA/JLC” cartouche in a square and a small ordnance wheel. It has the circle “P” proof on bottom of wrist. CONDITION: Fine plus. Overall retains about 90% strong orig gray/green parkerized finish except the op rod which retains about 70%. Wood is sound with minor nicks and retains a smooth hand worn patina. Mechanics are fine, brilliant shiny bore. Scope retains virtually all of its orig black phosphate finish. Crisp optics. 4-31838 (8,000-10,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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