U.S. Springfield Armory 1903 .30-06 24″ Bolt Action Unertl Scope, 1907 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,181.00
LSB#: LSB260509TW036
Make: Springfield Armory
Model: U.S. Model 1903
Serial Number: 298555
Year of Manufacture: 1907 Receiver / April 1944 Remington Replacement Barrel / C&R
Caliber: .30-06 Springfield
Action Type: Bolt Action with Internal Magazine
Markings: The receiver is marked “U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / 298555”. The barrel is marked “RA” over an Ordnance flaming bomb and “4-44”, indicating a Remington Arms replacement barrel dated April 1944. The scope is marked “J. UNERTL / OPT. CO.” and is serial numbered “18308”. There are additional small proofs and inspection markings throughout.
Barrel Length: 24″
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a Lyman globe sight. The rear sight has been removed and replaced with a scope base. The back opf the receiver is mounted with fully adjustable Lyman aperture sight. The rifle is also mounted with a J. Unertl Optical Co. externally adjustable target scope, serial number 18308, in externally adjustable micrometer-style mounts. The scope has a thin reticle and a clear sight picture.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece hardwood set consisting of a full-length military stock and upper handguard. The stock has a straight grip and military-style butt configuration. The LOP measures 13″ from the front of the trigger to the rear of the butt. The wood shows scattered scratches, compression marks, handling marks, and age-related wear. There are areas of finish thinning and general service wear throughout. Overall, the stocks are in Good condition.
Type of Finish: Parkerized / Blued
Finish Originality: Reworked
Bore Condition: The bore is gray and the rifling is worn.
Mechanics: The action does not function as it should. The rifle will occasionally discharge when the safety is moved from the safe position to the firing position. This is a significant mechanical and safety defect. The rifle should be inspected and repaired by a qualified gunsmith before any attempt is made to fire it.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the mounted J. Unertl Optical Co. scope, serial number 18308 and a leather sling that is in very Good condition. No box or paperwork is included.
Our Assessment: The U.S. Model 1903 Springfield is one of the defining American military bolt-action rifles of the 20th century. Adopted in 1903, it served as the primary U.S. service rifle through much of the First World War and continued to see extensive military use through World War II. This example has a 1907 Springfield Armory receiver paired with an April 1944 Remington replacement barrel, reflecting the rebuilding and refurbishment commonly encountered on rifles that remained in the military system for decades. Its present configuration is especially notable for the vintage J. Unertl externally adjustable target scope. Unertl optics became highly regarded among American competitive and precision shooters, and the scope gives this Springfield the appearance and character of a period target rifle. Without documentation establishing military sniper use, this rifle is best regarded as a scoped target-configured Model 1903 rather than a documented military sniper rifle.
This rifle is in Good condition as presently configured. The two-piece hardwood stock set shows scattered scratches, compression marks, handling wear, and other signs of age and use. The metal surfaces display service wear consistent with an arsenal-reworked rifle, while the bore is gray with worn rifling. The J. Unertl scope has a thin reticle and provides a clear sight picture. The action does not function properly, and the rifle will occasionally discharge when the safety is moved to the firing position; consequently, it should not be fired until inspected and repaired by a qualified gunsmith. The combination of an early Springfield receiver, WWII-era Remington replacement barrel, and vintage Unertl target scope gives this rifle considerable character and collector interest. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids!-C.M.
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