*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1908 SNIPER RIFLE.

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1908 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 342135. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This 1903 Springfield sniper rifle, manufactured in May of 1908, retains a Warner & Swasey Model 1908 (First Model) telescopic sight. The outfit shows to be in orig, fairly well used condition, with the exception of the scope base being a possible replacement. These early sniper rifles generally show significant use as they were used heavily in the trenches of France. Rifle is equipped with a period, leather sling and front sight hood as well as having the orig one bolt stock, which came into use right at this point in production. Equipped with a leather scope case of the period. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows a pleasing mixture of bright and brown patina with the case colors being well faded. Bolt shows approx 75% of a thinning blue turning to brown. Bbl assembly shows approx 85-90% of the orig blue turning plum. Bbl bands also show approx 85% orig blue turning plum, as does the triggerguard and floor plate. Smooth buttplate shows approx 50% finish with the balance turning to brown. The high hump, top handguard shows very good with only light scuffing present. The one bolt buttstock shows good with mostly light scuffs, with a small gouge directly in front of the scope mount, presumably from taking the scope on and off, and a heavy scratch on the wrist. Stock also has a small chip, approx 1’/2″ directly in front of the buttplate tang. Cartouche is present, but very faint and barely legible. Leather sling is in very good condition showing age, but with no dryness or tears. Telescope shows approx 75% of black enamel paint with spotty optics and a present, but very dry eyepiece. Scope case shows very good condition. Mechanics are good and bore is slightly bright, though well worn. 4-38434 BEK24 (2,500-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

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
	1027	$4,025.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1908 SNIPER RIFLE. SN 342135. Cal. 30-06. 24″ bbl. This 1903 Springfield sniper rifle, manufactured in May of 1908, retains a Warner & Swasey Model 1908 (First Model) telescopic sight. The outfit shows to be in orig, fairly well used condition, with the exception of the scope base being a possible replacement. These early sniper rifles generally show significant use as they were used heavily in the trenches of France. Rifle is equipped with a period, leather sling and front sight hood as well as having the orig one bolt stock, which came into use right at this point in production. Equipped with a leather scope case of the period. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows a pleasing mixture of bright and brown patina with the case colors being well faded. Bolt shows approx 75% of a thinning blue turning to brown. Bbl assembly shows approx 85-90% of the orig blue turning plum. Bbl bands also show approx 85% orig blue turning plum, as does the triggerguard and floor plate. Smooth buttplate shows approx 50% finish with the balance turning to brown. The high hump, top handguard shows very good with only light scuffing present. The one bolt buttstock shows good with mostly light scuffs, with a small gouge directly in front of the scope mount, presumably from taking the scope on and off, and a heavy scratch on the wrist. Stock also has a small chip, approx 1’/2″ directly in front of the buttplate tang. Cartouche is present, but very faint and barely legible. Leather sling is in very good condition showing age, but with no dryness or tears. Telescope shows approx 75% of black enamel paint with spotty optics and a present, but very dry eyepiece. Scope case shows very good condition. Mechanics are good and bore is slightly bright, though well worn. 4-38434 BEK24 (2,500-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 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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