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Lot Description

**U.S. Springfield Model of 1922 Rifle

Pre-World War II

.22 LR. 24" barrel. SN: 1106 (mfg. ca.1923). Blued finish, Parkerized checkered buttplate, and C-type smooth pistol gripped stock without stock reinforcement bolts or finger grooves. Bolt action rifle fed by a detachable 5-shot magazine with adjustable Lyman peep rear sight and blade front sight and sling swivels. Receiver ring marked U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL OF 1922/CAL. 22 over the serial number. Bolt is marked N.S. Barrel marked SA/{Flaming Bomb}/8-22. Rifle includes a single magazine and US 1905 sling.

This lot is located in Cincinnati.

From the Collection of Bob Lecount

Condition Report

Very good to fine. Bore moderately oxidized and frosted with strong rifling and may improve with cleaning. Metal with much of the finish remaining, showing moderate amounts of thinning and high edge loss. Metal also shows some scattered freckles of surface oxidation, primarily around the bolt area and rear sight. Markings remain clear and crisp. Action functions correctly when manually operated. Stock with some scattered light handling marks, minor dings and mars.

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