Guns International #: 101395017
Seller's Inventory #: 44850

Category - Springfield Rifles - 1903 - Military Pistols - US

Category
Springfield Rifles - 1903
Military Pistols - US

Springfield 1903 Special Target (MINT, RARE, 1 of 100)

Description:
This is a first year production Special Target U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with a "6-22" dated star-gauged barrel. The M1903 Special Target rifles were service grade rifles fitted with star-gauged barrels. Special Target M1903 rifles were sold commercially and issued to military units for competition. Most Special Target rifles were former National Match M1903 rifles that had been Armory over-hauled and had most of the National match components replaced with service grade parts.

According to Brophy, pg 200-201, only 100 were made in 1922. This rifle appears to be an early production National Match M1903 that was over-hauled by Springfield Armory to service rifle configuration. This rifle has a oil-finished walnut "S" stock with grasping grooves and a low wood hand guard  The left side of the stock is stamped with the "DAL" final inspection mark. 

An encircled "P" proof mark is stamped on the underside of the stock behind the trigger guard. An "A" sub-inspection mark are stamped in the magazine cut-off.The bolt, receiver, barrel, lower barrel band and other components have a dark, gray-green, parkerized finish. The face of the rear side leaf and the "ON" portion of the magazine cut-off are polished bright. The buttplate has fine checkering. The trigger is grooved. The top of the barrel is marked "SA" above the Ordnance "Shell and Flame" insignia and the date "6-22".

The muzzle of the barrel is stamped with a star-gauge mark and the star-gauge number is stamped on the top of the barrel about two-inches above the rear sight collar. The top of the receiver is roll-stamped:"U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ ARMORY/MODEL 1903" above the serial number "1230978". The magazine cut-off and safety lever have early, serifed markings. The top of the bolt handle is stamped "R4". The rear sight has the 2850 yard volley fire notch and has an early elevator bar which has the raised battle sight.

This rifle is in excellent condition. The barrel, receiver and other components retain 97% plus of the Armory parkerized finish. All of the markings are crisp. The stock and hand guard are both in very fine condition with scattered light handling and storage marks. The stock final inspection and proof marks are sharp. This is a solid example of a scarce M1903 "Special Target" service rifle with select, with a star-gauged barrel.

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Shipping
We ship firearms via UPS. They must be sent to an FFL. Hand guns must travel via Air, whilst long guns and other items can go via Ground. Non-firearm accessories, such as magazines, can be shipped via USPS Priority Mail at the customer's request. We provide tracking numbers with all of our transactions. If you'd like a shipping estimate, please contact us through the and provide, at the very least, a ZIP code as to where the item would be sent.

• If paying by credit card, store policy is to ship to the billing address of the card.
• If paying by Money Order, we can ship to wherever it's legal.
• The exception is, obviously, serialized items.

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Serialized items must be transferred through an FFL. We do accept C&R's on any applicable items. You may have to pay your FFL a fee, which is not covered by this . You are responsible to know and follow all laws (including shipping) in purchasing such items in your state. Visit these sites below to verify the laws in your area:

• ATF
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NFA Information
Some items are regulated by the National Firearms Act (NFA). This includes, but is not limited to, short-barreled rifles, short-barreled shotguns, and suppressors. Please check with your local and state municipalities for any further regulatory requirements. It is the buyer’s responsibility to make sure they comply with all NFA rules and applicable laws. Such items MUST be transferred to a Class 3 FFL via a Form 3, and then transferred to you via a Form 4 from your local Class 3 dealer. The process of getting a Form 3 approved by the BATFE takes on average 6-8 weeks. Your patience is appreciated.

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 1230978
Caliber Info: .30-06
Manufacture Date: 1922