NRA Springfield sporter??

[fireman]

I have an old Springfield 03 sporter that I picked up for a truck gun a little while ago. When I first picked it up, I was thinking that it was a period done sporting rifle. Maybe a Griffen and Howe or somebody like that. Now I am not so sure. I think it might be one of those DCM NRA sporting rifles that Springfield built. Here are some of the details.

Star gauged barrel
2-32 dated barrel
Ser. # is EP'd on the bolt under neath the exctractor.
Ser.# is 1,407xxx..I can PM or email it to anyone who has the list of correct ser. #'s.

A couple of quick pics.

Thoughts?

Thanks!

[Johnny P]

Looks correct. There are quite a few NRA Sporters in the 1407000 serial number range.

[Fred]

Neat looking rifle.

[dave]

One feature of these rifles is the front ege of the reciever. It should be slightly rounded where the rec & A barrel meet. A clear close-up pic would help. And turn the sling over, those claws should never be in position to bang, scratch and dent stock!

[dave]

Front edge of reciever should be slightly rounded. Also butt plate (not clear in pic) is a bit thicker and dished without the tang. Pistol grip seems off a bit but pics are not really clear.

[dave]

I have a list of over 400 rifles sold in the 1,407 range. # 1, 407,365 is shown in Brophy's book. He's not afraid to list his number, why are you? PM or e-mail me.

[Johnny P]

Sling is on upside down and backwards, and appears to be missing one keeper. Stock and buttplate appear correct. Should have a circle P proof on wrist behind trigger guard assembly.

[fireman]

Hi Guys.....thanks for responding. It is circle P proofed in the wrist. I will take some more pics and post them.

[fireman]

I have a list of over 400 rifles sold in the 1,407 range. # 1, 407,365 is shown in Brophy's book. He's not afraid to list his number, why are you? PM or e-mail me.

Dave,

Just an old habit of not posting or showing them on line. I will pm you that info.

My wife is from Owosso. I live about an hour from you.

[fireman]

[m1903rifle]

I'll trade you 4 or 5 "truck guns" for that one. It's a little too valuable for a truck gun ( although I do hunt with mine...it's a little rougher than yours ).

[Herschel]

That is an unusually fine rifle. As best I can tell from the pictures it is an authentic NRA Sporter. Being on the SRS as a Sporter is the generally accepted proof of what it is. Congratulations on the find. If that rifle is indeed listed as a Sporter on SRS I recommend you get the sales record which would show to whom it was originally sold. Cost will be $35 to subscribe to U S Martial Arms Collector magazine and $65 for the letter.

[fireman]

Found out today that it is indeed a Springfield built NRA Sporter.

That is an unusually fine rifle. As best I can tell from the pictures it is an authentic NRA Sporter. Being on the SRS as a Sporter is the generally accepted proof of what it is. Congratulations on the find. If that rifle is indeed listed as a Sporter on SRS I recommend you get the sales record which would show to whom it was originally sold. Cost will be $35 to subscribe to U S Martial Arms Collector magazine and $65 for the letter.

[fireman]

Well...it will go for trade/sale. I don't collect commercial rifles or Springfields stuff. My interests are military rifles and handguns, mostly pre 1918 A little bit of WW2.

What would be a fair trade value on this? I googled this some and I see prices between $2500 and $3600....is it that crazy?

I'll trade you 4 or 5 "truck guns" for that one. It's a little too valuable for a truck gun ( although I do hunt with mine...it's a little rougher than yours ).

[m1903rifle]

I see a lot of them priced in that range, but I seldom see one go for over $1500.00. I bought mine ( not as nice as yours ) on Gun Broker about a year ago for around $1000.00.