*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1915 NRA

*SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1915 NRA. SN 623761. Cal. 30. Standard 24″ bbl. Rifle comes with original 1910 dated bayonet and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is in outstanding condition retaining 95-97% of the orig case hardening. Bolt assembly shows better than 90% of its orig blue. The safety and mag cutoff shows semblance of a faint case hardening. Bbl shows better than 90% of the blue with the most loss being underneath the sight cover. Front bbl band shows 85% blue with the balance showing plum and is very pleasing. Middle bbl band is approx 85-90% finish but turning plum. Trigger guard assembly shows 90% strong blue with the floorplate showing approx 50%. Upper hand guard is the correct one but has a very fine crack (not separated) running approx 3″ back from the front. Single bolt buttstock is in excellent condition with sharp finger grooves and a very crisp JSA cartouche. Checkered buttplate shows approx 70% of the blue. circle P is well defined in wrist of stock though slightly worn. There is a small nick in the stock approx half way between the cartouche and the finger groove on the left hand side. Other than that there is only minor scuffing on this 92 year old rifle. Bayonet is as new as one could hope to find, and the scabbard is in excellent plus condition. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny showing only light wear. 4-33981 CATALOG49 (3,000-4,000)

Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008

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
	257	$3,738.00	SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903/1915 NRA. SN 623761. Cal. 30. Standard 24″ bbl. Rifle comes with original 1910 dated bayonet and scabbard. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Rifle is in outstanding condition retaining 95-97% of the orig case hardening. Bolt assembly shows better than 90% of its orig blue. The safety and mag cutoff shows semblance of a faint case hardening. Bbl shows better than 90% of the blue with the most loss being underneath the sight cover. Front bbl band shows 85% blue with the balance showing plum and is very pleasing. Middle bbl band is approx 85-90% finish but turning plum. Trigger guard assembly shows 90% strong blue with the floorplate showing approx 50%. Upper hand guard is the correct one but has a very fine crack (not separated) running approx 3″ back from the front. Single bolt buttstock is in excellent condition with sharp finger grooves and a very crisp JSA cartouche. Checkered buttplate shows approx 70% of the blue. circle P is well defined in wrist of stock though slightly worn. There is a small nick in the stock approx half way between the cartouche and the finger groove on the left hand side. Other than that there is only minor scuffing on this 92 year old rifle. Bayonet is as new as one could hope to find, and the scabbard is in excellent plus condition. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny showing only light wear. 4-33981 CATALOG49 (3,000-4,000) Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008 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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