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Lot Description

**U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Rifle with Sling

Pre-World War II

.30-06. 24" barrel. SN: 1290574 (mfg. ca.1928). Blued finish, two-bolt finger groove S-stock. Bolt action fixed magazine fed battle rifle with ladder rear sight marked to 2,700 yards and blade front sight, sling and stacking swivels and a bayonet lug under the upper barrel band. Receiver marked in five lines: U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903 over the serial number. Barrel marked SA/{Flaming Bomb}/6-29. Modern replacement stock is marked with a reproduction boxed DAL cartouche at the reverse wrist and reproduction {Circle-P} behind the triggerguard. A US 1905 leather sling is included with the rifle.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Bob Lecount

Condition Report

Good as restored. Bore very good, mostly bright with some frosting and strong rifling. Metal with some finish remaining, showing moderate wear and loss. Mechanically functional action when cycled by hand, bolt with some scattered areas of minor surface rust. Stock a modern replacement with imitation markings. Stock lightly sanded with some scattered handling marks.

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