*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 TRAINING RIFLE.

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 TRAINING RIFLE. SN 861. Cal. 22LR. 24″ barrel. These rifles were developed just after the first World War for teaching troops marksmanship at a lower cost than expending 30 caliber ammunition. 1922 Springfields in original condition are an extremely rare find because most of them were upgraded to M-1 or M-2 configurations. This rifle remains in fine original condition with the exception of having a replacement front sight blade (Shepherd). It is equipped with the original magazine as well as a period leather sling that is dry but in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of the original commercial-grade blue finish that these guns were originally built with. The 7 of 22 dated barrel shows 88-90% of the original finish with some wear and minor scuffing present mostly confined to the front sight band. The barrel band shows approximately 90% of the original finish with some thinning. The trigger guard and floor plate assembly shows 85% of the original finish. The magazine retains approximately 95% of the original blue as does the buttplate. The original 1922 “dual-firing pin” bolt shows nice bright polish and just slightly beginning to patina. The buttstock shows very good with only a couple of light scuffs present and a rack number of 35 on the right cheek. 4-38432 BEK23 (3,000-5,000)

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
	1044	$2,817.50	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 TRAINING RIFLE. SN 861. Cal. 22LR. 24″ barrel. These rifles were developed just after the first World War for teaching troops marksmanship at a lower cost than expending 30 caliber ammunition. 1922 Springfields in original condition are an extremely rare find because most of them were upgraded to M-1 or M-2 configurations. This rifle remains in fine original condition with the exception of having a replacement front sight blade (Shepherd). It is equipped with the original magazine as well as a period leather sling that is dry but in excellent condition. PROVENANCE: Carl Metz Collection. CONDITION: Receiver retains approximately 95% of the original commercial-grade blue finish that these guns were originally built with. The 7 of 22 dated barrel shows 88-90% of the original finish with some wear and minor scuffing present mostly confined to the front sight band. The barrel band shows approximately 90% of the original finish with some thinning. The trigger guard and floor plate assembly shows 85% of the original finish. The magazine retains approximately 95% of the original blue as does the buttplate. The original 1922 “dual-firing pin” bolt shows nice bright polish and just slightly beginning to patina. The buttstock shows very good with only a couple of light scuffs present and a rack number of 35 on the right cheek. 4-38432 BEK23 (3,000-5,000) 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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