*U.S. MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE.

SN 275404. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl, straight grain American walnut stock and hand guard. This is a low number early production U.S. Springfield rifle. Bbl is dated “1-07” underneath “SA” and an ordnance bomb proof. Rear sight is graduated to 2700 yards. Stock bears a “C.G.V.” cartouche in a rectangle on left side. Stock has an “S” proof at front end and a “Circle P” proof under “#59” behind trigger guard. Forend is of the flat-top style and appears to be orig to this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and receiver retain 50-60% of orig blue finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Trigger guard retains 30% or orig blue finish. Floorplate is an even plum-brown patina. Bbl bands are an even brown patina. Buttplate retains 20% of orig blue finish with wear and erosion on heel and toe. This is a fine example of a very early Springfield Model 1903 rifle in its orig configuration. 49767-5 TEP C&R (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1722

Auction: Firearms - March 2016

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
	1722	$2,300.00	U.S. MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE. SN 275404. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl, straight grain American walnut stock and hand guard. This is a low number early production U.S. Springfield rifle. Bbl is dated “1-07” underneath “SA” and an ordnance bomb proof. Rear sight is graduated to 2700 yards. Stock bears a “C.G.V.” cartouche in a rectangle on left side. Stock has an “S” proof at front end and a “Circle P” proof under “#59” behind trigger guard. Forend is of the flat-top style and appears to be orig to this rifle. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Bbl and receiver retain 50-60% of orig blue finish. Bore is bright with strong rifling. Trigger guard retains 30% or orig blue finish. Floorplate is an even plum-brown patina. Bbl bands are an even brown patina. Buttplate retains 20% of orig blue finish with wear and erosion on heel and toe. This is a fine example of a very early Springfield Model 1903 rifle in its orig configuration. 49767-5 TEP C&R (2,000-2,500) – Lot 1722 Auction: Firearms - March 2016 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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*U.S. MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD ARMORY RIFLE.