Manufactured in 1938, this Springfield 1903 rifle has been reconfigured into a fine sporting rifle. Redfield hooded ramp blade front and peep rear sights, with no visible markings on the barrel. The rear 5 inches of the barrel, receiver, trigger guard and floorplate show fine scroll engraving with dot backgrounds, with the trigger guard also initialed "J/F/P" and "MARIE" on the floorplate. A set of scope blocks are installed on the barrel and receiver, carrying a scarce Unertl USMC-Sniper 8x scope, which is numbered "1752" with a set of metal lens covers. The stock is fine smooth hardwood in a Monte Carlo pattern, with black plastic forearm tip and grip cap with white spacers, raised cheekpiece, brown leather sling and a Bishop-brand checkered buttplate. Notes supplied by the consignor attribute the rifle as a former USMC 1903A1 1941 Sniper that was retained as private property by a retiring USMC Major (unnamed), and sporterized for his personal use. The notes further state the S/N as falling into a range assigned to the Philadelphia Armory during WWII, and that the consignor acquired the weapon from the Major's widow.

Very fine as sportertized, with 95% plus professional blue finish, showing some light wear and handling marks overall. The stock is very good, with some shrinkage of the spacers, minor chipping on the wrist behind the receiver, and some mild dings and handling marks. Some light scratches and wear are present on the exterior of the scope, with the optics clear, the reticle solid, and the adjustments in good order. Mechanically excellent.