A standout example of a Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 NRA sales rifle manufactured from 1927 to 1933, utilizing a rimfire adaptation of the Springfield Armory Model 1903 action. The NRA sales variants differed from U.S. military training variants in that they consisted of the improved M1 version's action while retaining the 1922 version stock. This model is discussed on pages 281 to 290 of “The 03 Springfield” by Brophy. Features a M1903 pattern fixed blade front sight on the "SA/11-31" marked barrel, an original Lyman 48C Target adjustable peep rear sight fitted to the receiver, four drilled and tapped mounting holes with filler screws on top of the barrel and receiver ring, and scarce second pattern "NS/M2" marked bolt numbered to another rifle. The top of the receiver ring is marked "U.S./ SPRINGFIELD/ ARMORY/ M1922 / MI. CAL..22" over the serial number. Mounted in a smooth oiled American black walnut semi-pistol grip stock with checkered steel buttplate. The accompanying Springfield Research Service letter, signed by Franklin B. Mallory and dated October 4, 1986, identifies this rifle as a "Rifle, U.S. Cal.22, M1922M1, with M2 bolt, N. R. A. Model, browned" sold by the U.S. Springfield Armory to J. W. Franklin of Chicago, Illinois, on Dec. 21, 1934. Included with the rifle are a national match pattern muzzle and front sight cover, an official program booklet of the National Pistol and Small Bore Championships at Camp Perry, Ohio, in August 1947, an NRA official Small-Bore Rifle Rules booklet from 1941, a DVD, and a standing small bore target. It would be very difficult to find a similar Model 1922 M1 NRA sales rifle in such condition.

Excellent, retaining 95% plus original armory blue finish with limited minor edge wear on high points, limited minor thinning on the barrel band, and limited overall handling marks. The buttplate retains 90% plus original blue, with light thinning and limited light spotting. The stock is also excellent with outstanding original raised grain and oil finish, with minimal handling evidence. Mechanically excellent. A centerpiece for any U.S. Springfield Armory or small bore competition collection.