U.S. Springfield USMC M1903 .30-06 SPRG 24″ Bolt Action Rifle 1938 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,925.00
LSB#: LSB251207TF052
Make: Springfield
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 1530461
Year of Manufacture: 1938 / C&R
Barrel Date: 9-42
Caliber: .30-06
Action Type: Bolt action
Markings: The top of the receiver is marked, “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / MODEL 1903 / 1530461”. The mag disconnect is marked, “ON / OFF”. The barrel is marked “U.S.M.C. / 9-42″ and circle “S”. The safety is marked “READY / SAFE”.
Barrel Length: 24”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade which is dovetailed to a band slid over the muzzle. The rear sight is a U notch flip up escalator sight set to the barrel.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is a two piece wood with a semi pistol grip, straight comb, barrel band, nose cap, and metal buttplate with a trapdoor. There is little to no wear. There are scratches and compression marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. The stock rates in about Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized.
Finish Originality: Original.
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore. There is fouling in the grooves. In this writer’s opinion, this bore rates 7 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains 97% of its metal refinish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear. There are scratches and light oxidization throughout. There is thinning on the barrel. There is light surface rust forming on the buttplate. The action shows light wear and drag lines. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None.
Our Assessment: The U.S. Springfield Model 1903 was the standard American service rifle of the early twentieth century and remained in widespread use through the Second World War. Developed at Springfield Armory and based heavily on the Mauser bolt action system, the rifle earned a reputation for strength, accuracy, and reliability. Chambered in .30-06 Springfield, the cartridge adopted by the U.S. military in 1906 that became one of the most successful rifle cartridges ever developed, the Model 1903 served American forces from the First World War through the early years of World War II before gradually being supplemented by the M1 Garand. Rifles marked for the United States Marine Corps are of particular interest as the Marines maintained their own armorers and rebuilding programs, often fitting new barrels and maintaining rifles well into the war years.
This example is a 1938 produced Springfield Model 1903 fitted with a barrel dated September 1942 and marked “U.S.M.C.” along with the Springfield “S” mark. The rifle retains about 97 percent of its parkerized finish with light handling wear, scattered scratches, and small areas of oxidation, including light surface rust on the buttplate. The two piece military stock with semi pistol grip and metal buttplate with trapdoor shows scattered handling marks and compression marks but remains solid with no cracks or chips, rating in Fine condition overall. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and light erosion with fouling present, rating 7 out of 10 in this writer’s opinion. The action functions correctly and the rifle represents a Marine Corps marked Springfield Model 1903 reflecting the continued service and refurbishment of these rifles during the Second World War period. Please see our high definition photos and good luck on your bids! -N.P