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Lot #4539

Lot 4538: Two U.S. Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Lot 4538: Two U.S. Military Bolt Action Rifles

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 23, 2025

Estimated Price: $950 - $1,600
Price Realized:
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A) U.S. Remington Model 1903 Rifle

Manufacturer: Remington Arms Inc
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: parkerized
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 417
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is partially darkened with pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1942. "RA/(flaming bomb)/4-42" marked barrel, "R" marked bolt, "RA" (Remington Arms), crossed cannons, and boxed "FJA" (Frank J. Atwood) cartouches stamped on the left stock wrist. Includes a modern brown leather sling.

Rating Definition:

Very good as arsenal refurbished, with some finish, smooth brown patina and some areas of minor pitting/freckling. Stock is fine as re-oiled, with a few light dents and scratches. Mechanically excellent.



B) British Proofed U.S. Eddystone Model 1917 Rifle

Manufacturer: Eddystone
Model: 1917
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 26 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 417
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is darkened with pitting and visible rifling.
Description:

Manufactured in 1918. "E/(flaming bomb)/9-18" marked barrel, "E" marked bolt, British proofs, with "NOT ENGLISH MAKE" on the left of the receiver.

Rating Definition:

Very good as refinished, with some finish, areas of smooth brown patina and scattered light freckling/pitting. Stock is fine with a few light handling marks. Mechanically excellent.



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