Guns International #: 102503913
Seller's Inventory #: CM23-738

Category - Springfield Rifles - Military - Springfield Rifles

Category
Springfield Rifles - Military
Springfield Rifles

** SOLD ** US Springfield Model 1903 Mark 1 Bolt Action Rifle in .30-06 Caliber **Mfg 04/1920 - Pederson Device Cutout**

Description:
For consideration is this US Springfield Model 1903 Mk1 bolt action service rifle in 30-06 caliber. Made in April of 1920 this fine rifle has the cutout on the left side of the receiver for a Pederson device. The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century. The M1903 was first used in combat during the Philippine–American War, and it was officially adopted by the United States as the standard infantry rifle on June 19, 1903, where it saw service in World War I, and was replaced by the faster-firing semi-automatic eight-round M1 Garand starting in 1936. However, the M1903 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 during World War II, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War. The Pedersen device was an experimental weapon attachment for the M1903 Springfield bolt action rifle that allowed it to fire a .30 caliber (7.62 mm) pistol-type cartridge in semi-automatic mode. The attachment was developed to allow an infantryman to convert "their rifle to a form of submachine gun or automatic rifle" in approximately 15 seconds. Production of the Pedersen device and modified M1903 rifles started in 1918. However, World War I ended before they could be fielded. The contract was cancelled on March 1, 1919, after production of 65,000 devices, 1.6 million magazines, 65 million cartridges, and 101,775 modified Springfield rifles. This particular rifle is in very good condition overall exhibiting some high edge wear and handling marks that would be expected for a US service rifle made in 1920. The 24" barrel has a good bore with strong rifling. Sights are a hooded front and a ladder style adjustable rear. The action is smooth and sure. It is out belief that the stock is a replacement installed at some point. Everything works as it should. This fine US Springfield 1903 Mk1 would make a great addition to a collection of military service rifles.

PRICE:    $1295.00           We are Antique & Modern Firearms in Lexington, KY, a dealer of fine firearms since 1974.                   
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SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Rifle Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Manufacturer: Springfield
Model: 1903 Mark 1
Serial Number: 1178522
Barrel Length: 24 inches
Condition: Very Good
Metal Condition: Very Good
Wood Condition: Very Good
Action: Bolt Action
Manufacture Date: 1920
Item Location: Kentucky