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Lot 309:First Year U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle, S/N 9662

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Lot 309:First Year U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle, S/N 9662

August 23rd, 2024|Bedford, TX
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Exceptional Arsenal 1905 Style Conversion of a First Year Production U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, Serial Number 9662, with Tool Case

This Springfield Model 1903 rifle was manufactured in 1903 and would have been in the earliest configuration with the 30-03 chamber and ramrod bayonet and, like most original 1903s, was overhauled to match the refined pattern introduced in 1905 that would see the Springfield 1903 through World War I and beyond. The critical adjustments were rechambering to the flatter shooting 30-06 cartridge and installing a lug for a conventional knife bayonet, as well as new sights configured for the new round. Blade front and folding ladder rear sights, with "SA/(flaming bomb)/05/A" on the barrel, fixed volley notch and bright highlights on the rear sight, and the early serifed font markings on the receiver ring. The straight wrist stock is fitted with a single reinforcing bolt and the standard front barrel band with bayonet lug, marked "M" and a faint cartouche (possibly "1904") on the left side, "A/P/62" on the underside, and "5" on the right just ahead of the smooth steel buttplate. Included with the rifle is a small hardwood case with a 1905 dated internal label identifying it as a toolkit for repairing the 1903 rifle "with Model of 1905 Sights, including Bayonet"; the case is empty.

ConditionVery fine as arsenal refurbished/upgraded, with 90% plus original dark oil quenched case colors on the receiver and safety and 80% plus arsenal blue on the other components, with mild handling marks and scattered spotting/oxidization. The stock is also very fine, with a small crack in the right side near the buttplate and minor handling marks overall. Mechanically excellent. Tool case is good, with mild scuffing and dents.
Details
ManufacturerSpringfield Armory U.S.
Model1903
TypeRifle
Serial number
ClassCurio & Relic Long Gun
Caliber / Gauge30-06
Barrel24 inch round
Finishblue
Stockwalnut

Item LocationBedford, TX
Views2548
Catalog page309
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