^Lot 182 U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903A1 USMC Bolt Action Sniper Rifle

U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903A1 USMC Bolt Action Sniper Rifle, #1453920, .30-06 cal., with a 24" barrel marked USMC 12-43 with a "(circle)S" ( stacking swivel is missing). Rifle was originally mfg'd in 1934 and is in the correct serial number range for a USMC M1903A1 sniper. Rifle was rebuilt by Marine Corps armorers during WWII. The bolt is a late-war bolt with the squared safety lug. Many M1903A1 sniper rifles were rebuilt during and after the war. The military refinish is very good throughout. The pistol grip stock is a WWII Keystone stock marked "K" in the cutoff well, and the hand guard is correctly modified for the Unertl scope block. Stock set is in very good condition but void of inspector marks and is equipped with a Boyt 1942 sling. Bore is very good. Rifle comes with an excellent J. Unertl scope marked USMC with good optics and both threaded lens caps. Scope does not have the recoil spring, which is correct for military use. Scope is stored in the original hard carrying case with a M1910 belt hook. Included is a history of the rifle in civilian ownership. Est.: $5,000-$7,000. (C&R)