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Excellent U.S. Model 1903 Hoffer-Thompson Gallery Practice Rifle
Guns International #: 100857807 Seller's Inventory #: 31093
Category: Springfield Rifles - 1903 - Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1198
Total Number of Listings: 20173
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
We have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material.
Description:
Serial #206365, .22 Short (in cartridge holders), 24" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has some very mild freckling within the grooves at the muzzle. This is a splendid rifle that has a 3-08 dated, “SA" marked Hoffer-Thompson .22 caliber barrel and 1906-made, Springfield Model 1903 receiver. The metal retains 92-95% of the original blue finish, which has silvered slightly at the muzzle, as well as faded mildly along the top radius of the receiver. The bolt has a commensurate amount of original blue remaining, but has silvered extensively along the bearing surfaces, and on the handle. The rear sight is a 1910 retrofit and graduated to 2,850 yds., but the front sight blade is original. The high wood, walnut stock and handguard (without sighting channel) have an excellent original oil finish with scattered small handling marks, and a crisp “K" cartouche (used only on .22 caliber rifles made at Springfield between 1906 and 1910). Additionally, there is no firing proof on the underside of the wrist, which is correct for Hoffer-Thompson rifles. An original, 1918 dated Model 1907 leather sling is fitted, and in fine shape with some minor flaking and crazing at the edges and flex points. Also included are five original, and functional, Hoffer-Thompson .22 cartridge holders in a correct and original Hoffer-Thompson clip. This is a fantastic, and rare, original Model 1903 Gallery Practice Rifle, and comes with even rarer original accessories. It rates fine-near excellent condition, and would make a stellar addition to any collection. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Spfld
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 206365
Caliber Info: .22 Short
Gauge Info: .22 Short