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1249
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*US SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 RIFLE WITH DETACHABLE 20 RND MAGAZINE AND WARNER & SWASEY COMPANY TELESCOPIC MUSKET SIGHT.

SN 937700. Cal. .30-06. 24″ bbl, blue finish. Walnut stock and hand guard, with sling. Comes with 20 shot detachable magazine usually associated with the M1903 Air Service rifle, original floor plate, original type bayonet and scabbard with a Warner & Swasey model 1913 musket sight #7551 on a closely serial numbered quick detach mount (Stamped “For Rifle Number 937596”). A proper leather case houses the optics. PROVENANCE: EX. Bruce Stern Collection. CONDITION: Very good, bbl shows most of its finish with “SA 2-18” stamped at the muzzle end. Bore is frosty with strong rifling. Receiver has a rail attached to the left side for the W&S scope. Receiver shows 90% blue finish with high point wear and bolt handle wear, magazine shows 90% bright blue. Stock is oil finished with a D.A.L. cartouche on the left side and a circle “P” behind the trigger guard. Scope is in very good condition with clear markings, and 80% black finish, scope case is russet brown in good condition with included tool in pouch, some scuff marks overall. Bayonet is in good condition with black finished blade marked SA 1918, scabbard is good with some scuffing and pitting on the throat. Floor plate is rough. A nice example of a very rare military rifle equipped with period sniper accessories. 49489-1 TEP C&R (5,000-8,000) – Lot 1249

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Auction: Firearms - October 2015
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