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Lot 1488:U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. Sales Rifle with Bayonet

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Lot 1488:U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. Sales Rifle with Bayonet

December 10th, 2022|Rock Island, IL
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Excellent Pre-World War I U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action N.R.A. Sales Rifle with Bayonet

This is an excellent example of a very desirable U.S. Springfield Model 1903 N.R.A. sales rifle. This rifle is marked with the distinctive Ordnance shell and flame insignia over "N.R.A." underneath the front of the trigger guard assembly to differentiate it from the standard issued service rifles. These N.R.A. marked rifles were available only to N.R.A. members prior to U.S. entry into World War I. All N.R.A. sales rifles were brand new (never rebuilt or altered) and subjected to stringent inspection criteria to include hand selection of the rifle based on the beauty of the wood components for color and uniformity, overall high grade blue finish and Star Gauging of the barrel to ensure land and groove uniformity for the best possible accuracy. These rifles were intended for National Match shooting prior to World War I. The receiver is roll marked with the five-line, standard Springfield Armory markings, and the top of the barrel is stamped "S.A." above the Ordnance shell and flame insignia and the date "1-16". The rifle has an oil quenched casehardened receiver and all blued milled components that include the barrel bands, bolt, trigger guard, and floorplate. The safety and cut-off lever are casehardened. It is fitted with a walnut "S" style stock that has a single reinforcing bolt, high hump handguard with proper rear sight clearance cut and spring clips, and checkered steel buttplate with compartment. The rifle has a serrated trigger, dished windage and elevation knob, and rear sight leaf with the 2,850 yard notch. "H" marked on the bayonet lug, "I 8" marked on the right of the rear bolt lug, the left stock wrist is stamped with the Ordnance final inspection initials "J.S.A." in a rectangle, a small "D" and an "F" in the cutoff recess, and a small "13" above a circled script "P" firing proof stamped behind the trigger guard. Includes a "1916" dated Springfield M1905 bayonet, tan canvas scabbard, "1917" dated Rock Island Arsenal M1907 leather sling, and oiler inside the butt compartment. The serial number of this rifle is consecutively numbered to the previous lot.

ConditionExcellent, retains 90% original blue and oil-quenched finish with a few areas turned to a smooth brown patina, and otherwise sharp markings and edges in the metal overall. Stock is also excellent with crisp grasping grooves, distinct edges, a patch of moderate dings concentrated underneath the forend ahead of the rear barrel band, a few scattered scratches and handling marks, and a crisp cartouche. Mechanically excellent. Included bayonet is excellent, scabbard is fine. As an excellent example consecutively serial numbered rifle to previous lot, this is a rare opportunity to acquire the pair of these desirable N.R.A. sales rifles.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1903
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30-06 Springfield
Barrel24 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationRock Island, IL
Views1588
Catalog page345
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