2020 September Premier, Volume I

Outstanding National Match U.S. Springfield Rifles
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 383
Exceptional Springfield Armory “Type
1” National Match M1 Garand Semi-
Automatic Rifle with Original DCM Box
and Papers - Serial no. 5925083, 30-06 cal.,
24 inch bbl., parkerized finish, walnut stock.
This is an exceptional example of an original
and unaltered, early production, Type 1 NM
M1 rifle as manufactured by Springfield that
was sold to a gentleman in California in Feb
1957. These rifles were the very first series of
the M1 NM rifle produced and are considered very rare today as most saw
heavy use in the 1954-1960 period and later were either altered/enhanced
with accuracy upgrades or completed rebuilt by the Army into a Type 2
model. These rifles had minimal accuracy improvements at this time in
comparison to the later rifle in the 1959-1965 time frame with the standard
enhancements being the NM marked barrel, standard hand-fitted parts (without NM markings), and the hand
fitted walnut stock and hand guard set. Consequently these rifles are easy to duplicate; however, this rifle has the
original DCM papers and original shipping container from Raritan Arsenal, proving its authenticity. The receiver
markings are as follows: “U.S. RIFLE/CAL. 30 M1/SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY” over the serial number, “5925083”. The
right side of the receiver is marked “T8/F6528291”, and the barrel is marked “SA F6535448 9 55 A223A” with the
correct “P”, “M”, “T” and small DOD proof and acceptance marks. The left front portion of the exposed barrel has
the correct “NM” markings. The various parts are marked as follows: trigger housing: “658290-SA”; trigger guard:
stamped unmarked; hammer: “SA 5546008”; safety: “SA-11”; bolt: “6528287-SA/A15”; correct operating rod:
“D6535382 SA” with no NM on top of the cocking handle; bullet guide: stamped
unmarked; follower arm: unmarked; op rod catch assy: single bevel unmarked.
It has the correct hand fitted rear sight set for this rifle which is the standard
unmarked rear sight base with standard windage and elevation knobs that are
marked “DRC” and “WCE” respectively with no NM markings. The rear sight set is
fitted with the correct early style, unhooded rear aperture with the back side of
the aperture having a slight checkered pattern to dull any reflection from the sun. The gas cylinder is a late postwar
version that was hand selected for tighter tolerances and then hand fitted to the barrel. It has the wide base
and high hump gas cylinder lock, with the later four-slot gas plug that is marked “BS”. The stock and hand guard
set are the correct hand selected straight grained walnut versions that were selected for a super tight fit with no
accuracy improvements. The left side of the stock has the DOD acceptance cartouche and a single “P” proof in the
pistol grip area. It is complete with the original shipping document/invoice from Letterkenny Army Depot and
the original shipping container from Raritan Arsenal. The outside of the box is clearly marked with the NSN and
packaging information with the address label to the same individual on the shipping documents. It is complete
with the original VCI shipping sleeve dated Oct 1955 and a green GI canvas sling.
CONDITION: Excellent, with 99% plus of the original green parkerized finish overall with just a hint of wear
starting on the right side receiver rail. The breech end of the barrel is still in the white, and the chamber area is
also still in the white. The rifle appears to be unfired and has probably only been hand cycled a couple of times
over the years. The revarnished stock and hand guard set are all in very fine condition with just a couple of
very minor handling marks and clear and distinct cartouches and proofs. The box is in fine condition with clear
markings and address label with the one end that was opened missing the flap and some minor scuffing and
tears on the edges in a couple of places.
Estimate: 4750 - 6500
BOTH SIDES PICTURED
LOT 384
Exceptional U.S. Springfield Armory National Match Model 1903 Bolt
Action Rifle - Serial no. 1231700, 30-06 Springfield cal., 24 inch round bbl., parkerized
finish, walnut stock. This is a very fine representative example of a 1921 manufactured U.S.
Springfield Armory Model 1903 National Match bolt action rifle. The barrel is marked “SA/flaming
bomb/10-21” with the correct star gauge marking on the muzzle, standard blade front and adjustable rear
ladder sight with bright polished face, and no volley notch at the top of the ladder. The rear sight is fitted with
a P.J. O’Hare stamped sheet metal cover. Standard markings on the receiver ring with polished receiver rails,
polished bolt and extractor, correct block type lettering on the safety and cutoff levers, and serrated trigger.
Correct straight grip service type stock with milled barrel bands, “H” marked bayonet lug, “R” sub-inspection
mark in the cutoff recess, boxed “D.A.L” inspection mark on left side of the wrist, “T” inspection mark on the
under side of the wrist, circled “P” proof, and finely checkered trapdoor
buttplate with cleaning kit in the trap. Includes brass muzzle cover.
CONDITION: Excellent retaining 90% plus slightly thinned original
parkerized finish with visible bright wear around the muzzle end of the
barrel from the cover, scattered small handling marks, and darkened
patina on the rear sight face. The stock is also excellent with crisp
inspection marks, some small scattered dings, and light edge wear on
the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.
Estimate: 4750 - 6500
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