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THB**Springfield U.S. M1903 "Rod Bayonet" Rifle Purchased by the Governor of Pennsylvania
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Cincinnati , OH 45232
United States
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About Auction
LiveSep 12, 2018
This single-owner sale features unique and diverse examples spanning every stage of firearms development from early matchlocks to the closing days of World War II. Cowan's Auctions dawnie@cowans.com
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.30-03 caliber, 25" round barrel, S/N 934. Blued finish, smooth, straight grip stock with full-length finger groove forend. Receiver marked in five lines: U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903 / 934. Script ILA / 1913 cartouche on reverse wrist, with clear {circle}-P proof behind triggerguard. Gun remains in completely original and unaltered or modified configuration, including the original full-length stock and ramrod bayonet, original rear sight, combination sight cover/muzzle protector, sling and stacking swivels and cleaning kit in butt trap. The gun is accompanied by a number of documents from the US government, the state of Pennsylvania and Springfield Research Service that verify this gun was sold to the Governor of Pennsylvania on December 11, 1903. Complete copies of the correspondence are included, detailing the request by Governor Samuel Pennypacker to purchase the gun, the various War Department endorsements and the letter stating the gun will cost $11.00. Interestingly, Pennypacker had served in Co. F of the Pennsylvania Volunteer Militia during the invasion of the state by General Lee's Army, which culminated in the Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863. As nearly all of the original Model 1903 Rifles were eventually upgraded ca 1905 to accept the newly adopted M1905 knife bayonet, and nearly all were later upgraded to the newly adopted .30-06 cartridge, finding a completely original .30-03 Rod-Bayonet M1903 is quite difficult. This one remains in wonderful condition and is accompanied by some of the best provenance that could be desired. A stellar piece for the most advanced 1903 collector.
**Requires C&R or FFL. If you are not a license holder, we can ship to a license-holder of your choosing.Fine. Retains much of the original blue, with some fading and loss, particularly on the receiver at the breech. The extractor retains large amount of its original bright, heat blued finish. The muzzle area, rod-bayonet and barrel bands all retain much of their blue, with the triggerguard, floor plate and buttplate showing more light wear and finish loss. All markings in the metal remain crisp and sharp. The rifle remains mechanically functional and has a fine bore that is mostly bright but is slightly dirty. The stock remains in fine condition with scattered light handling marks and a very crisp cartouche. Overall a really fantastic example of one of the rarest of all the Model 1903 rifles.Condition
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