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Scarce Springfield 1903 MK I WWII Period Rifle w/Pedersen Cutoff
Guns International #: 103328653 Seller's Inventory #: L470
Category: Springfield Rifles - 1903 - Military Rifles - US
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Seller: lope
Company: Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities
Member Since: 1/28/11
State: Connecticut
Country: United States
Premium Seller
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
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Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, Bank Check, Money Order, Personal Check
About Us: We are Tom LoPiano and John R. (Jay) Hansen Jr. owners of Hansen & Hansen Arms & Antiquities. We specialize in fine and unusual collectible firearms and military items of all types and time periods. Modern firearms, Curio & Relic and antique. Civil War a specialty as well as German lugers. From flintlock arms and edged weapons of the Revolutionary war to arms manufactured in the present- we actively buy and sell all firearms related collectibles, documents and autographs, photographs, uniforms, old newspapers, collectible ammunition, swords, decoys, etc. Retail shop open to public for buyers as well as customers who wish to sell. Appraisals for estates conducted for a fee. Free verbal appraisals to all visitors.
Description:
Scarce Springfield 1903 MK I WWII Period Rifle w/Pedersen Cutoff
Offered here and just acquired is a scarce collectible Springfield MK I .30-06 rifle with cutout for the Pedersen device. The Mark I rifle was made with an ejection port cutout on the receiver. The ejection port is needed for the Pedersen Device.
Serial Number 1050811 with original year of manufacture: 1919 (page 373 of Joe Poyer’s book, The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, 3rd Edition).
M1903 Mk I rifles were produced from early 1918 to 1920 with a serial number range from 1,034,502 to 1,197,834 (page 31). Caliber: .30-06 Springfield. Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / MARK I / 103402”. The top of the Springfield Armory barrel replaced and updated for WWII use as many of these examples were is marked “S A / flaming bomb / 8-44” . The safety is marked “SAFE READY” and the magazine cutoff is marked “ON OFF”. The underside of the bolt handle is stamped with may be an ordnance bomb and a punch. Length: Approximately 24 Inches.
The front sight is a pinned blade atop a barrel mounted base. The rear sight has fully adjustable sight ladder.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two-piece hardwood stock has a straight pistol grip and finger grooves. Most likely arsenal replaced stock. Some scratches and use marks but would rate in about Very Good-fine overall condition. No inspection marks. The metal retains most of its WWII parkerized finish. Fine bore as well.
There are some scattered spots of tiny oxidation and some scattered areas of discoloration before WWII finish from previous oxidation. There are a few little nicks and scratches on front sight. The action functions correctly. leather sling is a modern addition. THE BORE IS EXCELLENT PLUS WITH STRONG RIFLING.
This Springfield Armory Model 1903 Mark I is a very collectible rifle. As a shooter it can still do plenty of work out at the range and still has markings on the metal that add to its history.
The rifle was made to accept the Pedersen Device. The Pedersen Device replaced the bolt assembly and accepted a 40 round .30 caliber (pistol caliber) magazine. The Pedersen Device was meant to multiply the firepower of the individual rifleman. The rifleman carried 5 magazines for a total of 200 pistol caliber rounds. This was ideal for clearing trenches. Luckily WWI ended before the Pedersen Devices could be used in the trenches of WWI.
For the collector a very fine WWII variation of the 1903 which were updated for WWII use from the original 1918-1919 production run- a must for the 1903 collector.
Standard shipping for this item is $48. however final shipping amount is based upon geographical area. Handling is $18.00 for longarms only. We gladly accept money orders, bank checks and personal checks. Credit card orders (VISA AND MASTER CARD ONLY) charged 3.95% additional for use.
PLEASE CALL DALIA AT 203-257-5256 TO GIVE CREDIT CARD I NFORMATION. Also, please view our at hansenguns. Clicencounhterk on "Online Catalog" and see All OF OUR ITEMS LISTED CONSECUTIVELY on or search online on that site with the ID “lope”...... OFFERED ONLINE AND AVAILABLE IN OUR RETAIL GALLERY IN SOUTHPORT, CT. Visit us also on Facebook at ://facebook/hansenguns/?fref=ts. We also own and/or operate Hansen Cartridge Co. and the Ruger Collectors Assc.(RCA). Hansen & Hansen wishes to expedite each order received, however we ship 80-100 items weekly, therefore orders paid by money orders or bank checks are cleared for shipping 5-7 days after deposited funds show in our account. Shipping date is scheduled ONLY AFTER VERIFICATION TAKES PLACE AND FFL/C&R IS RECEIVED (IF APPLIES). This is 5-7 days after WE receive order by mail - NOT customer date mailed and postmarked and after credit card funds are posted. Credit card orders exceeding $500 must be cleared through customer’s bank before shipping. Personal checks are accepted but orders are held UP TO 3 WEEKS after deposit of funds before items released for shipping. IF you have special instructions or require overnight or expedited shipping please advise at time of ordering and we will gladly prioritize shipping FOR AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE. THIS IS OUR POLICY and we encourage s to PLEASE READ AND UNDERSTAND OUR POLICY BEFORE . We would be pleased to answer ANY questions by phone (our toll free number is 1-800-571-7337 or e-mail cwlopiaol.
Price: $1,595.00
Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield