WORLD WAR II U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1903 .30-06 Cal. Bolt Action C&R Rifle Springfield Armory Infantry Rifle
Guns International #: 102016250 Seller's Inventory #: 217968
Category: Springfield Armory Rifles - Military Rifles - US

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Description:
WORLD WAR II U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1903 .30-06 Cal. Bolt Action C&R Rifle   

Springfield Armory Infantry Rifle

Here we present a C&R U.S. Model 1903 Bolt Action Infantry Rifle, made at the Springfield Arsenal. This rifle had a production run from 1903 through 1949 with over 3,000,000 produced. The M1903 Springfield, formally the United States Rifle, is an American five-round magazine fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. It was officially adopted as a United States military bolt-action rifle on June 19, 1903, and saw service in World War I and World War II. It was officially replaced as the standard infantry rifle by the faster-firing semi-automatic eight-round M1 Garand starting in 1936. However, the M1903 Springfield remained in service as a standard issue infantry rifle during World War II since the U.S. entered the war without sufficient M1 rifles to arm all troops. It also remained in service as a sniper rifle from 1936 through 1975, which included World War II, the Korean War, and even in the Vietnam War. It still remains popular as a civilian firearm, historical collector's piece, a competitive shooting rifle, and as a military drill rifle.

Initially, the 1903 Springfield was chambered in a new .30-03 caliber. The cartridge employed a rimless, necked-down case with a 220-grain round-nosed bullet that left the muzzle of the 24-inch barrel at some 2,300 feet-per-second. Though the round was certainly adequate for military work, when the Germans adopted a superior pointed spitzer bullet in 1904, the Americans followed suit with their own version that had a 150-grain cupro-nickel-jacketed bullet that boosted the older round's velocity by some 400 fps. And thus, the famed .30-06 was born.

This one has a serial numbered receiver built circa 1932. It has a Springfield Armory barrel dated March of 1942. The straight grip walnut stock is marked with the “L. S.A.A.” mark of a San Antonio Arsenal rebuild on the right side of the stock. The left side has a “SA/SPG” and “D.A.L.” cartouches. The bottom of the grip is stamped with two “P” markings.  

The overall condition is very good. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright and tight with sharp rifling, measuring .300 at the muzzle. The walnut stock is near fine. The front barrel band is absent.

This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.

Barrel is 24 inches.

Caliber: 30-06 Springfield

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL or C&R licensee. This firearm is classified as a Curio & Relic.
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$2250

#217968

 

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Curio/Relic: Yes