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Fine Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sporter Bolt Action Rifle

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Fine Springfield Armory Model 1903 NRA Sporter Bolt Action Rifle
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serial #1367215, 30-06, 24'' 9-30 dated star-gauged Springfield Armory barrel with a bright excellent bore. The barreled action of this lovely rifle retains about 95% original blue, appearing stronger under ambient light, thinning and toning lightly to gray under bright light and with a few light handling marks, the bottom metal retains 98-99% bright blue with a couple easily missed specks on the triggerguard and a hint of silvering on a high edge or two, and the barrel band, swivels, and buttplate show very good blue with general light wear. The bolt body is excellent, remaining bright with touches of operational wear and a few gray freckles, the bolt shroud, striker, and trigger show attractive smoky gray oil-quenched case-hardening, and the ''ON'' face of the magazine disconnect is nicely polished bright. The pistolgrip walnut stock with dual reinforcing screws is in excellent condition with a few minor dings on the edge of the pistolgrip and left woodline and a few light handling marks here and there, the inside of the pistolgrip stamped with a crisp circled ''P''. The receiver and barrel markings are intact and crisp, the muzzle showing a clear star-gauge, and the bolt is electro-pencil numbered to the rifle. The rifle retains the correct blade front sight and Lyman aperture rear sight, no aperture included, and a pair of arsenal-mounted target blocks are on the barrel, displaying lovely case-hardened colors throughout. ''Summary of DCM Rifle Sales 1922-1942'' by Springfield Research Service correctly lists this rifle by serial number as a ''Sporter''. Only 5,538 of these fine sporting rifles were produced before production ceased due to ''unfair'' competition with commercial manufacturers, and this lovely example will fit well into an advanced collection. (14B11771-2) {C&R} (3000/5000)