*RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 SPORTER.

Revised: 3/3/2008

(Additional Information) Please note that this is “star gauged”.

*RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 SPORTER. SN 1367108. Cal. 30-06. Late sporter with 24″ bbl dated “1-31” with standard Springfield front sight, no provision for a rear sight and usual receiver ring markings. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight and the bolt body & handle are polished bright. Mounted in a 1-pc, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut half stock with a single grooved band that has a sling loop with a corresponding loop in the butt. It has checkered, semi-crescent steel buttplate. These rifles were manufactured & sold by the Springfield Armory primarily through the DCM (Division of Civilian Marksmanship operated by the National Rifle Association). Only about 4,679 of these rifles were ever made in period 1923-1938 with only 29 made after 1933. Reference The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue & fine oil finish wood. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32137 JR259 (5,000-7,000)

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
	386A	$0.00	Revised: 3/3/2008 (Additional Information) Please note that this is “star gauged”. RARE SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 SPORTER. SN 1367108. Cal. 30-06. Late sporter with 24″ bbl dated “1-31” with standard Springfield front sight, no provision for a rear sight and usual receiver ring markings. Receiver is mounted with a Lyman 48S receiver sight and the bolt body & handle are polished bright. Mounted in a 1-pc, nicely figured, uncheckered American walnut half stock with a single grooved band that has a sling loop with a corresponding loop in the butt. It has checkered, semi-crescent steel buttplate. These rifles were manufactured & sold by the Springfield Armory primarily through the DCM (Division of Civilian Marksmanship operated by the National Rifle Association). Only about 4,679 of these rifles were ever made in period 1923-1938 with only 29 made after 1933. Reference The Springfield 1903 Rifles, Brophy. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, near new. Retains virtually all of its orig arsenal finish to both metal & wood with strong bright blue & fine oil finish wood. Crisp mechanics, brilliant shiny bore. 4-32137 JR259 (5,000-7,000) 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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