Guns International #: 102449184
Seller's Inventory #: 230212

Category - Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles - Military Rifles - US

Category
Military Rifles - Trainer Rifles
Military Rifles - US

U.S. NAVY Parris-Dunn Mark I Dummy TRAINING Rifle w/U.S.N. TRAINING BAYONET VERY NICE w/PLASTIC BAYONET, SHEATH, & CANVAS SLING

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U.S. NAVY Parris-Dunn Mark I Dummy TRAINING Rifle w/U.S.N. TRAINING BAYONET

VERY NICE w/PLASTIC BAYONET, SHEATH, & CANVAS SLING

Here we present a U.S. Navy Parris-Dunn Mark I Dummy Training Rifle, made circa 1942 in Clarinda, Iowa. The Parris-Dunn Training Rifle was truly not a very accurate replica of the 1903 Springfield Rifle. It has a similar profile but is thinner in cross section and 3 pounds lighter in weight. The receiver, bolt and trigger mechanism are simple and crude by comparison to the Springfield Model 1903. It has the general feel and appearance of a toy. It was reported that these training rifles were not very popular with soldiers and sailors that were required to use them during basic training. It should though be noted that there were no other alternatives available at the time.

The Parris-Dunn Corporation was founded by William G. Dunn and Cecil L Parris when they formed a business partnership in 1937. Each of these men brought unique contributions to this partnership. Although Dunn had no formal technical training, he, like many great inventors, could see the interrelationships that existed between different mechanical devices and could modify or combine them to solve problems. Parris had a background as sales manager for the Kari-Kleen company of Sioux City, Iowa and was a talented merchandiser. Initially Parris was the President of the corporation and Dunn the Vice-president, but during the war years, their positions reversed.

In July of 1942 the Army contracted 35,000 training rifles of their pattern at a cost of $4.75 per gun. In August the Navy contracted 190,000 training rifles, having their changes at the same cost of the Army contract, again, $4.75 each. In October of 1942 the Army contract was completed and in November they finished the first Navy contract.

After the completion of their military contracts, they continue to produce 200,000 of a civilian model for drill corps, schools and ROTC programs. The civilian model was essentially the same as the military models but had different markings.

In November of 1945, the Navy classified their training rifles as surplus and offered them for sale at $7.75. This price included a plastic bayonet and scabbard.

The overall condition is very good. Solid stock. The sling is in good shape. The bayonet is indeed plastic and remains good. This is a non-firing training rifle.

This firearm is classified as Other.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$1000

#230212
 

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Antique: Yes