This is very desirable U.S. Springfield Model 1903 bolt action rifle that was sold to N.R.A. members through the D.C.M. program prior to WWI. This rifle is marked with the distinctive "Ordnance Shell and Flame/N.R.A." on the floor plate assembly to differentiate it from all the standard service rifles. The receiver is roll marked with the five-line, standard Springfield Armory markings, and the barrel is marked "S.A./flaming bomb/1-16" behind the front sight. The rifle has an oil quenched casehardened receiver and the all blued milled components that include the bolt, trigger guard, and floorplate. It is fitted with a walnut "S" style stock that has a single reinforcing bolt, checkered buttplate, and buttstock compartment. It has the correct high hump handguard has the proper rear sight clearance cut and spring clips. The rifle has a serrated trigger, dished windage and elevation knob, and rear sight leaf with the 2,850 yard notch. The blued straight handle bolt which is marked "I 8". It has the milled barrel bands with the upper barrel band marked "H" on the bayonet lug. The safety and cut-off lever are casehardened. The left side of the stock wrist is stamped with the Ordnance final inspector's initials "J.S.A." in a rectangle, and there is a small "10" and circled script "P" firing proof stamped behind the trigger guard. It comes with a WWI era leather sling stamped "R-S/GMS".

Excellent with 95% plus of the original blued/oil quenches finishes overall, several small areas of flaking on the left side of the receiver, some light browning on the front edge of the floorplate, and barrel bands. The stock and handguard are both in excellent condition with a nice original oil finished wood, minor handling marks and scratches on the sides, and clear distinct cartouches and proofs. Mechanically excellent.