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Star-Gauged NRA mkd Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:900.00 USD Estimated At:1,800.00 - 2,400.00 USD
Star-Gauged NRA mkd Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
Star-Gauged NRA marked U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, with special windage knob, by Springfield, #470623, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel dated 7-23, with star gauge mark at lower portion of crown, blue finish, case hardened magazine cutoff, single crossbolt fingergroove walnut stock and upper handguard without cartouches. Originally a pre-WWI rifle sold through the NRA with markings at forward of triggerguard, later re-barreled and Match tuned with star-gauge barrel with added windage knob giving one-minute clicks to rear sight, as pictured on page 486 of the book ''The Springfield 1903 Rifles'', by Brophy. Condition is fine showing light to moderate range use, retaining approx. 92% overall finish. Carbon spotting to bright portion of rear sight; light scuffs to stock. Action is crisp, trigger is smooth, bore is excellent. Est.: $1,800-$2,400. (C&R)