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U.S. Model 1903 Sniper Rifle, by Rock Is. Arsenal

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:2,250.00 USD Estimated At:4,500.00 - 7,000.00 USD
U.S. Model 1903 Sniper Rifle, by Rock Is. Arsenal
Auction Location:

16600 Aston Street
Irvine, CA
U.S. Model 1903 Sniper Rifle, by Rock Island Arsenal, #236395, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel marked ''RIA/7-13'', blue finish, fingergroove walnut stock clearly cartouched ''CN/1913'', with U.S. Model 1913 musket sight by Warner & Swasey. Condition is excellent retaining approx. 92% original blue with thinning to receiver ring and rear bridge. Coved portion of rear sight base with inspector mark ''E'' stamped in several spots thru the finish. Vivid case colors to magazine cutoff, safety and striker. Rifle features an NRA marked triggerguard, which is marked ''OCY'', as is the steel buttplate tang. Previous owner's name and town are lightly inscribed to bottom of magazine floorplate. Stock shows only light marks from handling, with the exception of some pressure dings to right side upper handguard just forward the rear sight. Action is crisp, bore is bright. Etched reticle scope optics are fair; rubber eyepiece is present but has separated from scope and is in two pieces. Est.: $4,500-$7,000. (C&R)