*RARE MODEL 1903 NATIONAL MATCH MILITARY RIFLE.

*RARE MODEL 1903 NATIONAL MATCH MILITARY RIFLE. SN 1405912. Cal. 30-06. Fine National Match rifle with 24″ star-gaged, tapered rnd bbl as indicated by a small star stamped at bottom of muzzle crown dated “1-38”. It has a Lyman 17A Globe front sight & 2,800 yard rear sight with a “P.J. O’HARE” blued steel rear sight cover. Right side of receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 peep sight with hunting knob that is probably a replacement for the orig Lyman 48S receiver sight. Bolt, receiver rails & follower are polished bright. Mounted in a Type C stock with full length handguard & split front band with bayonet lug & stacking swivel & a grooved middle band with sling swivel with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Buttplate is checkered steel with trap containing a nickeled brass 1903 cleaning set with string pull through & a bronze bore brush in one end & an oiler in the other end. It has its orig milled trigger guard & floorplate. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains virtually all of a strong armory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Stock & handguard are sound with minor handling & use marks and retain a fine hand worn patina with visible cartouche on left wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35658 JR417 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 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
	1115	$3,795.00	RARE MODEL 1903 NATIONAL MATCH MILITARY RIFLE. SN 1405912. Cal. 30-06. Fine National Match rifle with 24″ star-gaged, tapered rnd bbl as indicated by a small star stamped at bottom of muzzle crown dated “1-38”. It has a Lyman 17A Globe front sight & 2,800 yard rear sight with a “P.J. O’HARE” blued steel rear sight cover. Right side of receiver bridge is mounted with a Lyman 48 peep sight with hunting knob that is probably a replacement for the orig Lyman 48S receiver sight. Bolt, receiver rails & follower are polished bright. Mounted in a Type C stock with full length handguard & split front band with bayonet lug & stacking swivel & a grooved middle band with sling swivel with corresponding sling loop in buttstock. Buttplate is checkered steel with trap containing a nickeled brass 1903 cleaning set with string pull through & a bronze bore brush in one end & an oiler in the other end. It has its orig milled trigger guard & floorplate. PROVENANCE: Dr. Frank Miller Estate Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine. Metal retains virtually all of a strong armory finish with only slight muzzle edge wear. Stock & handguard are sound with minor handling & use marks and retain a fine hand worn patina with visible cartouche on left wrist. Mechanics are crisp, brilliant shiny bore. 4-35658 JR417 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 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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