Image Lot Price Description

1097
$2,415.00

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MILITARY RIFLE THAT BELONGED TO THE LATE ACTOR LEE MARVIN. SN 487146. Cal. 30-06. Standard 1903 with 24″ Springfield bbl dated “9-11”, with standard sights, mounted in a straight grain oil finish 1-pc stock with grooved middle band and a “1918” dated brass & leather military sling. It has straight stock and checkered steel buttplate with trap containing a nickeled brass cleaning kit/oiler missing its brush & pull-through thong. Accompanied by a spare commercial military style sling. According to Mrs. Marvin this was a rifle inherited from his father and used by Mr. Marvin for hunting. Accompanied by affidavit from Mrs. Lee Marvin stating that this pistol was Lee Marvins. PROVENANCE: The late actor Lee Marvin. CONDITION: Very good to fine. Metal retains about 80% thin orig finish with the floorplate & trigger guard mostly gray metal. Wood is sound with a fine hand worn patina. Mechanics are crisp, bright shiny bore. Military sling is slightly crackled but soft & supple. Spare sling is fine. 4-38932 JR114 (500-1,500)


Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009
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