This WWI Springfield probably didn't get into the war.

[Fred]

I've never applied any linseed oil to the stock of this rifle. The finish on the stock and hand guard seems to be the original linseed oil applied to the stock at Springfield Armory back in 1918. When I first got the rifle. I found that the rear guard screw was frozen and so after using liquid wrench and a tight fitting tempered blade of a Model 1879 take down tool for a Trapdoor Springfield and a pair of vice grips, I was able to back it out without doing any damage to the screw head or slot.
Upon removing the barrel/action from the stock, some still fresh looking wood shavings fell out of the stock that had apparently been held in between the receiver and the stock ever since the rifle was assembled at Springfield Armory in mid to late 1918. The wood shavings were evidence that whoever initially assembled the rifle hadn't noticed the shavings still in the stock before they put the barreled receiver in.
For 95 years, the rifle seems to have been stuck away somewhere where time and circumstance hasn't adversely affected it. Maybe it was assembled too late in the war to make it to Europe for the fighting and field use. Maybe the rifle was retained at the Armory and used by guards. Maybe the rifle had been just forgotten with some others that were overlooked for whatever reason for many decades. Beats me.
The rifle had been brought into a small gun shop by a woman in some town back east. I forget where.
Anyway, I believe that I was the first person to disassemble the rifle, 95 years after it was first assembled at Springfield Armory.
The bore is Mint. No, I've never fired it. I've not fired any of my rifles. Since my eyesight got outta wack, I haven't really shot anything. I just mess around with the rifles and wipe the dust off of them now and then.
I'll try to take some better photo's of the rifle today and post them here. Enjoy!...

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[Fred]

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[Fred]

Oh, the sling pictured on the rifle is a Minty and very supple 1918 dated 1907 sling that I believe was the one already on the rifle when It came into my possession. Go figure where it's all been for the past 95 years. Somebody with the initials of J.S. had lightly scratched them into the right side of the wrist. Not much of a defacing though as it really doesn't affect this particular rifle's collector value in my opinion.

[Sunray]

Most military rifles never saw any kind of combat. Not likely used by anybody. Guards assorted tend to not take care of kit.
Somebody oiled it. Stocks dry out in a lot less than 97 years(not 95. snicker.), otherwise.

[Fred]

Beats me. There was no grease packed inside of the rifle at all. Bone dry and clean on the inside. Anyway, it's an interesting old rifle that has withstood time.

[Duane Hansen]

Very Nice looking old rifle Fred, and it has a pretty interesting serial number too...909009.....

Is this a new addition to your stable or one that you've had for some time? Thanks for showing us the pictures.

[Fred]

I've had the rifle for almost three years I think Duane. At least two years.

[JohnMOhio]

A real beauty there Fred. Great find to say the least.

John

[Fred]

Glad you enjoyed looking at it John!

[PeteDavis]

Nice time capsule. I want it, of course.

PD

[Fred]

Glad ya like it Pete. Oh, I forgot to mention, the barrel is dated 7-18. It was probably assembled in August or September. Guess the war ended before It could be shipped.

[Southron]

Actually, the Krauts just took a 21 year "Time Out."

[Fred]

Peace is just that period of time when everyone stands around reloading.