*SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH.

*SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH. SN 1228721. Cal 30-06. 24″bbl. This rifle is a 1927 era National Match in an S-type finger grooved stock and has a June of 1927 date with a star gauge stamped W1102 on the bbl under the wood as well as star on front of bbl. Rifle shows significant use but has been well cared for. Through the “Star Gauge” era stretching from 1921 through 1940 the percentage of 03 national matches as in comparison to the “03 A1” style is relatively small. This rifle presents the opportunity to own a nice honest example of that rifle. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 98% of the dark gray Parjkerized finish with the bolt being polished bright, showing just a little patina and dried grease. 6/27 dated bbl retains a more blackened finish, showing better than 95% of its blue-black coloring. Front bbl band show approx 95% orig Parkerizing and the middle showing approximately 60%. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly show approx 95% of a green Parkerized finish with the trigger itself starting to brown. national match fine checkered buttplate shows 95% of orig finish with nickel oiler in the stock. Buttstock and handguard show fair to good with some moderate denting around the finger grooves and on the top center of the handguard. WES cartouche and circle P are very prominent. WII era leather sling shows good with no cracks and is very pliable. Mechanics are good and the bore bright showing moderate wear. 4-38427 BEK31 (1,850-2,750)

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
	1034	$1,955.00	SPRINGFIELD 1903 NATIONAL MATCH. SN 1228721. Cal 30-06. 24″bbl. This rifle is a 1927 era National Match in an S-type finger grooved stock and has a June of 1927 date with a star gauge stamped W1102* on the bbl under the wood as well as star on front of bbl. Rifle shows significant use but has been well cared for. Through the “Star Gauge” era stretching from 1921 through 1940 the percentage of 03 national matches as in comparison to the “03 A1” style is relatively small. This rifle presents the opportunity to own a nice honest example of that rifle. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 98% of the dark gray Parjkerized finish with the bolt being polished bright, showing just a little patina and dried grease. 6/27 dated bbl retains a more blackened finish, showing better than 95% of its blue-black coloring. Front bbl band show approx 95% orig Parkerizing and the middle showing approximately 60%. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly show approx 95% of a green Parkerized finish with the trigger itself starting to brown. national match fine checkered buttplate shows 95% of orig finish with nickel oiler in the stock. Buttstock and handguard show fair to good with some moderate denting around the finger grooves and on the top center of the handguard. WES cartouche and circle P are very prominent. WII era leather sling shows good with no cracks and is very pliable. Mechanics are good and the bore bright showing moderate wear. 4-38427 BEK31 (1,850-2,750) 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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