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Lot #466
Lot #468

Lot 467: Bannerman/U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1937 Rifle

Scarce Bannerman/U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 "Bannerman's Special" "Model 1937" Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Lot 467: Bannerman/U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1937 Rifle

Scarce Bannerman/U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 "Bannerman's Special" "Model 1937" Bolt Action Rifle

Auction Location: Bedford, TX

Auction Date: February 21, 2025

Estimated Price: $800 - $1,300
Price Realized:
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Scarce Bannerman/U.S. Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 "Bannerman's Special" "Model 1937" Bolt Action Rifle

Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal
Model: 1903
Type: Rifle
Gauge: 30-06 Springfield
Barrel: 24 inch round
Finish: blue
Grip:
Stock: walnut
Item Views: 1025
Item Interest: Average
Serial Number:
Class: Curio & Relic Long Gun
Bore Condition: The bore is dark with visible rifling and pitting.
Description:

Receiver manufactured in 1912, and subsequently converted to a Model 1937 "Bannerman Special" rifle by Francis Bannerman & Sons utilizing surplus Model 1903, Model 1917, and Krag components blended into a single rifle. Unmarked barrel, circle "S" rear sight base, and bolt numbered "20" to match.

Rating Definition:

Good as arsenal refinished and converted, with some of the finish, scattered brown patina/spotting, minor pitting, light edge wear, light cycling wear, and scattered mild handling wear. The stock is also good as sanded, re-profiled, and re-oiled with enormous scattered light dents and scrapes. Bolt occasionally hangs up; otherwise, mechanically very good.



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