Guns International #: 103150754
Seller's Inventory #: 247472

Category - Springfield Rifles - Military - Military Rifles - US

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Springfield Rifles - Military
Military Rifles - US

1920 mfg. U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1903 MARK I C&R Military Rifle LEATHER SLING Post-WWI SA/2-20 Barrel Marked U.S. Infantry Rifle

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1920 mfg. U.S. SPRINGFIELD M1903 MARK I C&R Military Rifle LEATHER SLING   

Post-WWI SA/2-20 Barrel Marked U.S. Infantry Rifle

Here we present a C&R U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Mark I Bolt Action Infantry Rifle, made in 1920 at the Springfield Arsenal in Springfield, Massachusetts. This Model 1903 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. 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 Garand 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.

The overall condition is very good. Arsenal refurbished. The action is excellent. The bore is shiny bright with sharp rifling; gauges tight. The walnut stock is solid throughout, showing a little use; bearing inspection markings throughout. The barrel is marked “SA” and dated “2-20”. A great piece!

Own the original! 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.
Guaranteed AUTHENTIC & Includes CERTIFICATE OF AUTHENTICITY.

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$2400

#247472


 

Antique: Yes

Price: $2,400.00
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