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Lot 3637:Springfield Armory U.S. 1903 Rifle

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Lot 3637:Springfield Armory U.S. 1903 Rifle

September 7th, 2012|Rock Island, IL

Price Realized:

Estimated Price$1,300 - $1,900

World War I U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle with Leather Sling

Manufactured April, 1918 during WWI. Hooded blade and ladder sights. "SA/4-18" dated barrel with the typical WWI production features which include a Type "S" stock with grasping grooves, two reinforcing bolts and a smooth buttplate with a trapdoor. The receiver is marked "U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903./853010". The left side of the stock is marked with an "R" beneath the bolt release and the "W.F.S." cartouche. Complete with a "RIA" marked leather sling.

ConditionVery fine as partially refinished. The rifle retains 95% of the arsenal parkerized finish with some sharp edge wear and marks from use and handling. The trigger guard is a reblued replacement. The wood is very fine with sharp cartouche marks and some handling wear. The rear handguard has a small crack at the rear of the right side. The left side of the stock above the trigger has an oval shaped ding with a couple of dings on the right buttstock. The sling is cracked from age and showing verdigris on the brass hardware. Mechanically excellent.

Details

ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.

Model1903

TypeRifle

Serial number

ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun

Barrel24 inch round

Finishblue/parkerized

Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL

Catalog page219