Interesting 22 rifle yesterday

dpmule

Got to handle a clip fed 1903 Springfield Armory 22LR, quite a intersting piece and in very good conditon
Anybody here ever see,use, or have one?

What would be the value of a out of the ordinary rifle like this?

and I might add it is not sporterized it's factory

rufe-snow

There are at least ( 3 different versions ). Model 1922, 1922 M1, and 1922 M2. Finishes, markings, values etc, Vary greatly. Quality photos or a very specific physical description would be required, for any sort of a appraisal.

perry shooter

A truely excellent to mint one that has not been messed with "drilled for scope mount etc " can bring $1000.00 + or - $250.00

dpmule

it's actual value is moot, because the gent that has will pass it on, How does one identify the different models?
it has a windage/elevation adjustable aperture sight and not drilled for scope.
Pretty neat old rifle, but what were it's uses, training of some sort or use in smallbore matches by the army shooting team?

rufe-snow

quote:Originally posted by dpmule
it's actual value is moot, because the gent that has will pass it on, How does one identify the different models?
it has a windage/elevation adjustable aperture sight and not drilled for scope.
Pretty neat old rifle, but what were it's uses, training of some sort or use in smallbore matches by the army shooting team?









Post your question to these Springfield Collector Forums. These guys will be happy to give you chapter & verse, on the various 1922's.






http://m1903.com/

http://www.jouster.com/cgi-bin/03/03config.pl

Herschel

Rufe-Snow has given you some good basic advice. I would add one subvariation that is the most common, the 1922MII. The model number will be marked on the receiver ring. Here are some questions that need be answered before we can help you much.

What is exact receiver ring marking, Model of 1922, Model of 1922M1, Model of 1922MII or CAL..22 M2?

Remove the bolt and check for a hand etched number on the bottom (ignore the stamped parts numbers). It should match the serial number of the rifle.

What is the serial number of the rifle? If you feel must use X's, forget it.

What is the barrel date? Behind the front sight. 7-42 or something similar.

Does the stock have grasping grooves in the forearm?

Is the finish black parkerized, gray/green parkerized, or blue?

Is the bolt marked M2 on the handle?

Answers to these questions will go a long way on determining the originality of the rifle and parts.

While these rifles are commonly called "trainers" they were primarily used for practice on indoor ranges (that could be called training) and for team competition. Some were sold as new rifles to NRA members and many were issued to DCM affiliated rifle clubs in the 1920's and 1930's.

They are fascinating rifles that I was first exposed to when an ROTC cadet in 1955. They are a very specialized collector area and unfortunately much misinformation is posted about them by "experts" on this and other internet forums. Nearly all have been through rebuild/refinishing and about half of these I see will have mismatched bolts.