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Exceptional condition Springfield model 1903 National Match mfg 1920
Guns International #: 103716580 Seller's Inventory #: 071101
Category: Springfield Rifles - 1903 - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Yar111
Member Since: 3/17/21
First Name: Ray
Last Name: Walker
State: Pennsylvania
Zip: 19460
Country: United States
Phone: (484) 919-4633
Number of Active Listings: 3
Seller: Private Seller
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
Payment Types Accepted: Check,money order,credit card (add 3%)
About Us: Private collector
Description:
This is an exceptional condition rare Springfield model 1903 National Match. This one was manufactured in 1920 and is one of 3000 manufactured between 1919 and 1920
The 1919-1920 Springfield Model 1903 National Match rifles were specially selected, hand-fitted service rifles optimized for military competitions. Before dedicated national match production began in 1921, these early variants featured refined triggers and polished actions built directly by the Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal.
These early model national match guns were only available to Military marksman for use in competition. They were returned annually to Springfield armory to be checked for tolerances.
Distinctive Features & Design
The 1919 and 1920 match rifles are prized by collectors for their unique manufacturing characteristics, which bridge the gap between World War I standard-issue rifles and the official commercial National Match runs that followed.
Hand-Fitted Components: Unlike standard issue models, these rifles featured meticulously honed cocking cams, polished receiver runways, and smooth in-the-white bolts to ensure crisp, reliable operation.
The Serrated Trigger: A defining mechanical trait of 1919–1920 models is the use of a serrated trigger, which was specific to match rifles before being dropped in later variations.
Barrels: These rifles featured highly accurate, "star-gauged" barrels to measure dimensional perfection, although the distinct star-gauge muzzle stamp was not officially adopted until late 1921.
Stock & Sights: They were generally equipped with standard "S" stocks and finely checkered buttplates, omitting the 2850-yard volley sight notch found on standard service rifles.
The 1920 Match Production
During Fiscal Year 1920, the Springfield Armory specifically manufactured 3,000 Model 1903 rifles strictly for the 1920 National Matches. While they lacked the later star-gauge stamping, they incorporated all the premium hand-polishing and target-grade selection standards of later National Match models
CONDITION:
This Particular example is exceptionally well preserved with all original finishes. The stock is free of any cracks or major dings with original finish intact stock inspection stamps are Crisp and correct.
All metal finishes are intact and original with no pitting and shows little sign of wear. The barrel and receiver stampings are sharp the bolt j6 stamping on the handle was lightly omitting most of the J
The bore is exceptional with Mirror finish and sharp rifling
This rifle is truly a time capsule. In All my years of collecting, this is the finest example that I have seen of this rare variant The rifle also has its original cleaning kit intact with two additional aperture inserts, which I have never come across being included with a rifle.
Note:
I am a private collector and this is part of my collection. I am not a dealer. This rifle will ship to Ffl or C&R license holder. It will ship and the lower 48 with Alaska requiring additional fee for shipping
Gun will be shipped in a padded heart case with an additional outer box for extra protection.
I will allow a three day no haggling inspection. I will allow return of the rifle if it does not meet my description. The rifle must be returned, intact, and in the same condition as shipped before refund will be issued.
I do have the ability to take payment via credit card, but there will be an additional 2.75% at it
Price: $6,500.00
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Springfield armory
Metal Condition: Excellent
Wood Condition: Excellent
Bore Condition: Excellent