*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE.

*SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 45547. 24” bbl dated “05” with an “A” underneath. With a Bassel & Blenkner rear sight assembly. This rear sight was submitted to government for testing in 1908 as the government was looking for a better sight for their sharp shooters & marksmen. The above sight was designed & patented under Patent #870337 for testing. Rifle is a very fine example of an updated or altered rod bayonet rifle. CONDITION: Receiver retains some 95% orig finish with three punch marks directly below serial number. Bolt assembly retains 90-95% of a blue refinish. Magazine cut-off is of early nitride blue & retains almost all of finish. Rear sight collar retains 80% of finish with some very light scattered pitting on right side. Rear sight assembly retains 95% of its orig finish with initials “BB” stamped in base. Bbl assembly retains 95% of an arsenal added blue as does front bbl band. Middle band appears to be in as new condition with orig finish. Buttstock assembly is in magnificent condition having been lightly cleaned & refinished at some point. Finger grooves are very sharp & crisp as is the “WES” cartouche on this proper 1905 era stock, without relief at receiver ring. Hand guard is of pre-war flat top variety with no sight groove & is in excellent plus condition retaining all of its finish with no dents or marring present. Buttplate assembly is smooth with about 75% finish turning plum & rifle is equipped with a very nice early Wolf manufactured sling. 4-57805 BK68 (6,000-8,000)

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
	1577	$5,175.00	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL 1903 RIFLE. Cal. 30-06. SN 45547. 24” bbl dated “05” with an “A” underneath. With a Bassel & Blenkner rear sight assembly. This rear sight was submitted to government for testing in 1908 as the government was looking for a better sight for their sharp shooters & marksmen. The above sight was designed & patented under Patent #870337 for testing. Rifle is a very fine example of an updated or altered rod bayonet rifle. CONDITION: Receiver retains some 95% orig finish with three punch marks directly below serial number. Bolt assembly retains 90-95% of a blue refinish. Magazine cut-off is of early nitride blue & retains almost all of finish. Rear sight collar retains 80% of finish with some very light scattered pitting on right side. Rear sight assembly retains 95% of its orig finish with initials “BB” stamped in base. Bbl assembly retains 95% of an arsenal added blue as does front bbl band. Middle band appears to be in as new condition with orig finish. Buttstock assembly is in magnificent condition having been lightly cleaned & refinished at some point. Finger grooves are very sharp & crisp as is the “WES” cartouche on this proper 1905 era stock, without relief at receiver ring. Hand guard is of pre-war flat top variety with no sight groove & is in excellent plus condition retaining all of its finish with no dents or marring present. Buttplate assembly is smooth with about 75% finish turning plum & rifle is equipped with a very nice early Wolf manufactured sling. 4-57805 BK68 (6,000-8,000) 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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