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First Year Production Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Rifle

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First Year Production Winchester Model 1903 Semi-Automatic Rifle
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Estimate: $700 - 900
Manufactured in 1903, the first year of production. The top of the barrel is marked with the two line address/patent dates ahead of the rear sight and three line trade mark, model and caliber designation at the breech. Matching serial number on the bottom of the frame and on the trigger guard. Blade front sight, filler block in the rear sight dove tail and adjustable Lyman receiver peep sight. Mounted with a smooth forearm with steel end cap and straight grip stock with a crescent buttplate.
BBL: 20 inch round
Stock: walnut
Gauge: 22 Auto
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 6291
Condition: Refinished. The barrel has a smooth artificial grayish brown patina. The receiver retains traces of original blue finish concentrated on the sides and top, with the top thinning, showing some smooth plum patina. The bottom of the receiver and the trigger guard have a smooth mottled brown patina and the buttplate is a mix of smooth brown patina and original blue finish.The wood has been lightly sanded and refinished, and remains very good with some minor dents, dings and scratches, mainly on the under sides of the forearm and stock. The markings are clear and crisp. Mechanically fine.