Lot 11
Springfield Armory "NRA Sporter", .30-06 cal. bolt action rifle, 24" star-gauged barrel, 1930
Sold
$1,370
Timed Auction
1-50 Nov Sale
Category
Description
Springfield Armory "NRA Sporter", .30-06 cal. bolt action rifle. Serial #1366533, mfg. 1930. Excellent condition. 24" star-gauged barrel has excellent shiny bore with 97% original blue. Muzzle has star gauge stamp and barrel is stamped: "SA" with Flaming Bomb symbol and dated "9-30" date behind front sight. Receiver has 95% original blue with crisp address markings. Action has been drilled and tapped on both bridges for scope mounting. Bolt has been altered for scope clearance, scope safety has been added. Bolt is polished bright and serial-numbered to the action. Correct Lyman 48 receiver sight. Stock has dark, rich walnut with Red Head recoil pad added. Grip has been thinned and rosewood flared grip cap added with brass insert on bottom. Stock and forearm have been extensively checkered. These were hand-assembled at the arsenal and represent the finest military/target rifles ever built! Extremely rare! Nice one to earn medals with at Camp Perry next summer! C&R OK.