Produced circa 1941-1942, the Model 720 rifle was used by the departed of the Navy as a trophy item for shooting competitions. About 2,000 were made for the government and a small number for civilian use. This U.S. rifle features ramp bead front and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sights, with the two line address on top of the barrel between the sights, the 2-line caliber marking on the left side of the breech and small commercial inspection marks on the right. Model and makers marks on the receiver, which is drilled and tapped on top and on the right. Checkered pistol grip stock, with sling swivels, crossed cannon and F.J. Atwood ("FJA") inspector stamps on the left side of the buttstock and a checkered steel buttplate.

Excellent plus. The rifle retains 99% plus original blue finish with a mixed brown patina on the metal in front of the floor plate, otherwise a few light handling marks. The stock is also excellent plus with a few minor pressure dings and scratches on top of the comb, otherwise some very scattered mild handling. The checkering is crisp. The stock markings are clear and crisp.