*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 CARBINE.

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 21 (on bottom of receiver, not visible without removing wood). This is an example of the ultra rare Springfield Carbine REF. Brophy PG. 83-84. According to records this is 1 of only 2 of these guns that was ever manufactured. In 1920 the Calvary at Fort Riley put in the request for the development of a carbine. The modification of a Springfield rifle into a carbine was authorized for a test. Springfield quarterly notes indicate in the 1st quarter of 1921 they developed the 1st Calvary carbine. Two rifles were built and the idea was scrapped due to the fact that it slowed the bullet down to 2600 fps and the muzzle flash was incredible. It was a very short lived idea. This rifle matches every possible description that has been printed about them. There is no nomenclature on top of receiver, merely a stamped eagle head similar to that found on some Springfield Armory pistols. It is a 2-bolt, shortened stock with a cartouche of “AAJ” and a circle “P” proof with serifs. There is a hand stamping in the floorplate that reads “By order of Col. T.L. Ames, May, 1921” The star gauge number is “C121”. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 70-75% orig bluing with bbl retaining approx. 50%. Lyman 48 receiver sight is in fine condition with the stamping of “EXC” in it, retaining 65% of the orig blue. Bbl is star gauged with no “SA” or bbl date present because they were shortened from 24” to 20”. Bbl band is a modified Springfield with a swing swivel attachment added to the left side and is black phosphate or dull blue finish. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly appeared to have been refinished over fine pitting (they probably grabbed something handy). Buttstock has been shortened and has a sling swivel inlayed in the left hand side and metal plug where the orig swing swivel went. Buttplate is of the fine checkered variety with a butt trap. Hand guard and rear hand guard retainer both appear to be hand made. Rear hand guard resembles that of an 03A3, but is that of approximately half the length. Buttstock has numerous dings and gouges in it as would probably be present being that this was a trials gun. It has a WWI era sling with the name “Duncan” embossed in it. Mechanics are in fine condition and the bore is good. I myself have never had an opportunity to examine one of these as there are reportedly only 2. However, if you compare this gun to the one in the Brophy book, it meets all their criteria. 4-58358 BK58 (5,000-15,000)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006

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
	1572	$12,650.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 CARBINE. Cal. 30. SN 21 (on bottom of receiver, not visible without removing wood). This is an example of the ultra rare Springfield Carbine REF. Brophy PG. 83-84. According to records this is 1 of only 2 of these guns that was ever manufactured. In 1920 the Calvary at Fort Riley put in the request for the development of a carbine. The modification of a Springfield rifle into a carbine was authorized for a test. Springfield quarterly notes indicate in the 1st quarter of 1921 they developed the 1st Calvary carbine. Two rifles were built and the idea was scrapped due to the fact that it slowed the bullet down to 2600 fps and the muzzle flash was incredible. It was a very short lived idea. This rifle matches every possible description that has been printed about them. There is no nomenclature on top of receiver, merely a stamped eagle head similar to that found on some Springfield Armory pistols. It is a 2-bolt, shortened stock with a cartouche of “AAJ” and a circle “P” proof with serifs. There is a hand stamping in the floorplate that reads “By order of Col. T.L. Ames, May, 1921” The star gauge number is “C121”. CONDITION: Receiver retains approx. 70-75% orig bluing with bbl retaining approx. 50%. Lyman 48 receiver sight is in fine condition with the stamping of “EXC” in it, retaining 65% of the orig blue. Bbl is star gauged with no “SA” or bbl date present because they were shortened from 24” to 20”. Bbl band is a modified Springfield with a swing swivel attachment added to the left side and is black phosphate or dull blue finish. Trigger guard and floor plate assembly appeared to have been refinished over fine pitting (they probably grabbed something handy). Buttstock has been shortened and has a sling swivel inlayed in the left hand side and metal plug where the orig swing swivel went. Buttplate is of the fine checkered variety with a butt trap. Hand guard and rear hand guard retainer both appear to be hand made. Rear hand guard resembles that of an 03A3, but is that of approximately half the length. Buttstock has numerous dings and gouges in it as would probably be present being that this was a trials gun. It has a WWI era sling with the name “Duncan” embossed in it. Mechanics are in fine condition and the bore is good. I myself have never had an opportunity to examine one of these as there are reportedly only 2. However, if you compare this gun to the one in the Brophy book, it meets all their criteria. 4-58358 BK58 (5,000-15,000) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2006 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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