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$3,162.00

*1903 SPRINGFIELD DATED 1906 MANUFACTURED WITH 1910 DATED BOYONET. SN 287201. Cal. 30-06. Standard 24″ bbl. This is a good example of a first year production model 1903 in 30-06 that retains its early features with one slight update. Buttstock is an orig straight type with a rear reinforcing bolt added. Also has a slight modification to the left side approx 2″ in front of the rear sight where it appears that something was added. PROVENANCE: Stern Collection. CONDITION: Receiver shows approx 40% finish with the balance fading to a brownish gray. Bbl assembly shows approx 75% of the blue with the majority of the wear being on the rear sight sleeve. Front and middle bands both show approx 15-20% of the orig finish with the trigger guard/floorplate showing approx 50-60%. Bolt shows strong blue being approx 75% orig finish. Upper hand guard is the correct flat top variety without a sighting groove that has 2 brass pins repairing a crack approx 3″ behind the front band. Single bolt updated stock is in good condition with sharp finger grooves with the exception of the previously noted modifications. Cartouche appears to have been scratched out and there is a small approx 1″ X 1/4″ chip down by the rear sling swivel. JCS marked sling is dry but intact, and in overall good condition. Bayonet is in good condition with a mat black finish, scabbard is in good condition though there is some staining on the cloth. Mechanics are crisp, bore is bright and shiny. 4-33980 BK11 (1,200-2,000)


Auction: Firearms - Spring 2008
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