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Springfield Model 1903 USMC Sniper rifle, .30-06 cal, serial #1526133, with 8 power J. Unertl scop

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Springfield Model 1903 USMC Sniper rifle,  .30-06 cal, serial #1526133, with 8 power J.  Unertl scop
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Springfield Model 1903 USMC Sniper rifle, .30-06 cal, serial #1526133, with 8 power J. Unertl scope, marked USM sniper, numbered 1692. Barrel Springfield Armory marked and dated 9/38 with large 5-point star on barrelbetween bands, signifying assembly at Philadelphia Naval Yard by U.S.M.C. armorers. The entire rifle is National Match configuration with polished nickel steel bolt and rails, oversized USMC style front sight; SA over SPG cartouche on left side of stock, P proof on inside of pistol grip, grooved steel butt plate, 1944 dated Boyt sling. This rifle was acquired by our consigner many years ago from the estate of a collector who obtained it from a U.S.M.C. Reserve Unit in Pennsylvania that was deactivated in the early 1960s, when their Rifle Team inventory offered it for sale. The rifle is in fine to near excellent condition with nearly all ofits arsenal finish, just some slight surface rust on the trigger guard that may clean, some minor scratches. There are a couple of light scratches and minor mars on the wood and some minor use. An original carrying