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LOT 1499
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Model 1903 NRA Sale Bolt Action Rifle - Serial no. 617444, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., blue/casehardened finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1915, this rifle was later released from government stores for private sale via the Director of Civilian Marksmanship; these rifles received the distinctive “(bomb)/N.R.A.” stamp ahead of the magazine floorplate to distinguish them from the arms still in the military inventory . Blade front and folding ladder rear sights (with volley notch), with a “SA/11-15” barrel and a casehardened receiver. The smooth straight wrist stock with “J.S.A.” on the left side, circled script “P” on the underside of the wrist, and a sharply checkered buttplate. CONDITION: Exceptionally fine, with 85% of the original blue finish, showing some mild spotting, areas of brown patina and light handling marks. The receiver shows a strong, dark casehardened finish, with traces of brighter color on the bolt catch. The stock is very fine, with some light scratches and dings overall, and a few small nicks visible around the buttplate. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 3,500 - 5,500
LOT 1500
World War II U.S. Remington Model 1903A4 Bolt Action Sniper Rifle with a Weaver M73B1 Scope - Serial no. 3411179, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized/blue finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in 1943, as part of a special run of 1903A4 receivers destined for use as a dedicated sniper rifle. The original sights are properly absent, with a Remington “3-43” barrel, “R” marked bolt with properly turned and contoured handle, and the properly offset manufacturer, model and serial number markings on the receiver ring. A parkerized Redfield scope base is mounted to the receiver, and the installed Weaver scope has the standard M73B1 data plate and electro-penciled “20113” serial number on the body. Smooth pistol grip stock with “crossed cannons” and “FJA” on the left side, a circled “P” and an uncircled “W” on the wrist, a brown leather sling and a flat checkered steel buttplate. Includes a copy of Rock Island Depot invoice/ shipping document. CONDITION: Excellent, with 95% plus original parkerized finish, showing mild handling marks and edge wear overall. 90% original blue is present on the bolt and barrel bands. The otherwise very fine stock has patches of black paint or dye on the right side of the wrist, with scattered scuffs, scratches and deep gouges visible on lower and top right rear. The optics show a slight haze (may improve with cleaning but not guaranteed), with the crosshairs showing a bit of fraying but otherwise solid. The exterior retains 97% original blue. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 1501 Early Four Digit U.S. Springfield Armory M1 Garand Semi-Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 9495, 30 06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in March of 1939, this is a very early production M1 Garand semi-automatic rifle. While no documentation is provided with the rifle, it is likely that it started out in the early “Gas Trap” configuration, and like most was reconfigured to the more common gas port system, as well as receiving modifications to the receiver to resolve the “7th round stoppage” issue that emerged early in production. Most of these very early Garands were used virtually to the point of destruction during World War II and Korea, and are difficult to find in any condition. The barrel is marked “S-A 12-40”, with British commercial-pattern proof marks on top, the early screw plug in the front sight base, a slotted gas plug, “1” on the gas cylinder, and “C-46000-0” on the barrel band. An additional “BMP” Birmingham proof is present on top of the receiver. The hammer, safety and trigger housing are “SA” marked, with the bolt “D28287/J 2” on the bolt, and “D 35382-0” on the uncut operating rod. The stock bears a faint “SA” cartouche and crossed cannons on the left side, with a circled “P” on the wrist and a checkered trapdoor buttplate. CONDITION: Very fine, with 90% of the arsenal parkerized finish, showing some edge wear and handling marks overall. The stock is very good as cleaned/sanded, with some chipping around the operating rod channel and scattered scratches and dents. Mechanically excellent. Estimate: 2,500 - 3,750
1941 Production U.S. Springfield M1 Garand Semi- Automatic Rifle - Serial no. 406882, 30-06 cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock. Manufactured in November/December of 1941, this M1 Garand would have made it to the U.S. military’s inventories right after the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor and the formal entry of the U.S. into one of the most decisive conflicts the world has ever seen. Blade front and peep rear sights, with a visible set screw on the former and a set of early pattern adjustment drums (“BATTLE RANGE” windage and “LEFT/LEFT” elevation with closed arrows and locking bar) on the latter. Fitted with a “SA 11-41” barrel, “SA” bolt, trigger guard, trigger housing, hammer, safety and uncut operating rod, and a very rare “keystone” profile operating rod spring is present. The stock is faintly marked “S.A./G.H.S.” and “crossed cannons” on the left, with a circled serifed “P” on the wrist, and a checkered steel buttplate with oiler. CONDITION: Very good, retains 30% of the original parkerized finish with the balance having thinned to a smooth grey patina and a few scattered patches of light pitting, mostly on the operating rod. The stacking swivel has been removed. The heavily worn wood is good with some minor dings and scratches throughout and faint markings. Mechanically excellent. This M1 obviously saw action in World War II! Provenance: The Allan Cors Collection.
LOT 1502
Estimate: 2,750 - 3,750 387