Introduced in 1922, the 1922 Heavy Barrel Rifle was a continued evolution of the "free rifle" pattern target guns manufactured by Springfield for use in competitions that did not call for explicitly stock standard military rifles. Production of this variant is believed to be limited; a year after the initial announcement of the rifle by the Director of Civilian Marksmanship, it was announced that stocks of the rifle were exhausted, and while the announcement implied more barrels would be coming in, they do not appear to have materialized, and the next target variant (the 1924 International Match) used outsourced barrels from Winchester, Remington and Pope instead of in-house barrels. The model is discussed on pages 112-114 of William Brophy's reference "The Springfield 1903 Rifle", where he notes an estimated total production of 80 rifles. Further, this specific rifle is photographed and named by serial number on the same pages, being used as the exemplar of some of the 1922 Heavy Barrel's signature features, such as the elevated and integrally forged front sight base, the use of a modified Model 1917 barrel band, as well as the stock configuration. Fitted with a blade front sight in the aforementioned integral dovetail and a Lyman peep receiver sight with matching "N19" assembly numbers, with a pair of scope blocks on the unmarked heavy weight barrel. The receiver bears standard Model 1903 markings, and is properly free of drilling or tapping for a scope mount. The bolt is marked "W L/3" on top of the bright polished handle, with a truncated match-style cocking knob. The stock is similar in construction to the .22 caliber Model 1922, though with finger grooves and dual reinforcing bolts, and fitted with the aforementioned 1917-derived barrel band and a lightly curved checkered buttplate. A set of "D.A.L" and circled block "P" inspection marks are present on the left side and on the wrist, respectively, and the right side of the buttstock is stamped "MASS. RIFLE TEAM"; while not documented, this is likely a marking for the Massachusetts National Guard, whose rifle team took 3rd place in the first ever U.S. National Trophy Team Match at Sea Girt, New Jersey. At least one other 1922 Heavy Barrel rifle is known to be marked for "MASS. RIFLE", and they were likely ordered as a group from the DCM.

Excellent, with 90% plus original blue finish, showing mild wear and handling marks on the metal and wood overall. The scope blocks show some dents and polishing on the upper surfaces, and the front block has restaked screws. The stock is very fine and shows some scratches and dings, as well as crisp markings. Mechanically excellent.