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Pre-War Nat'l Match Model 1903 BA Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:1,250.00 USD Estimated At:NA
Pre-War Nat'l Match Model 1903 BA Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA 92606
Pre-War National Match U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, by Springfield Armory, #1470541, .30-06 cal., 24'' star gauged 3-38 barrel, parkerized finish, dual crossbolt, pistol-grip stock with coarse checkered steel buttplate. Matching numbered polished bolt with ''PJ O'Hare'' Match front sight cover and 1918 dated U.S. Model 1907 sling. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 97%+ original factory finish with minor scuffs at front sight band from sight cover. Forend cap/bayonet lug is scarce open-top shooter variation that puts less downward pressure on the barrel. Stock with very light scuffs and scratches from handling and range use. This is the exact type rifle that the Marine Corps converted to the '03-A1 sniper variation. Action is crisp, bore is mirror bright, with crisp Match two-stage triggerpull. Est.: $2,500-$3,500. (C&R)