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OK. All opinions welcome and wanted. I bit on this from Gunbroker a couple of weeks back and it came in today. My initial was that the metal was indeed a 1928 NRA sporter. A second look told me that it was probably an RIA receiver. I categorized the stock as a replacement, and the Winchester butt plate as too good to be true, at the least it was a reblue. But for the price, I figured I couldn't do better, even with a replacement stock. Pics are at the link below. Additional info: muzzle of 1.5 and a throat at 3.
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I am to ignorant to know what to look for in such a rifle. From what I can see, you have a very nice rifle. I'd be thrilled to have such a rifle to take to the range and out into the woods and fields hunting. Sincerely. bruce." Unlike most conservatives, libs have no problem exploiting dead children and dancing on their graves." -
If you're wondering if the receiver is legitimate, it is. Springfield used quite a few ex-RIA unmarked receivers or forgings in making NRA Sporters:
1295615SPT 102928DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295616SPT 021829DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295617SPT 020129DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295618SPT 072929DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
I took a long look at this one, as I have #1295379 and like rifles made with RIA receivers. Mine is a NRA Sporter that was modified by Griffin & Howe and I bought it with the help and guidance of the late, great Michael Petrov a few years back.
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--C.S. LewisComment
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Beautiful Rick! The G & H sporters are the top of the line in my opinion and I'd really like to own one some day.If you're wondering if the receiver is legitimate, it is. Springfield used quite a few ex-RIA unmarked receivers or forgings in making NRA Sporters:
1295615SPT 102928DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295616SPT 021829DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295617SPT 020129DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1295618SPT 072929DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
I took a long look at this one, as I have #1295379 and like rifles made with RIA receivers. Mine is a NRA Sporter that was modified by Griffin & Howe and I bought it with the help and guidance of the late, great Michael Petrov a few years back.
Last edited by Fred; 06-09-2015, 07:56.Comment
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Mr.M Mallard
The rifle is a real sporter.
1295617SPT 020129DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
Respectfully
Ed ByrnsComment
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Jim:
Yes. That was a colloquialism. Should be "Winchester" STYLE. It is indeed of Springfield manufacture.Comment
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RTL: Awesome G&H!!Comment
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Congratulations on finding a fine 1903 NRA Sporter. As best I can see all parts are correct and probably original except for the front sight. A front sight will be easy to find and if you don't like the better aftermarket one that is one the rifle. Collectors refer to the buttplate on your rifle as a thick shotgun type buttplate. The finish on the buttplate does not look as shiny as most of them but it is the correct type.Last edited by Herschel; 06-09-2015, 12:47.Comment
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buttplate was called a shotgun style buttplateif it aint broke...fix it till it finally is.Comment
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I helped a gentleman dispose of some M1903s a few years back and he gave me a "special" price on that NRA G&H-modified sporter. Normally, a sporterized M1903 of any kind wouldn't have been of interest. But, as I said, I hung around Michael Petrov too long and his collection of magnificent pre-WWII sporters started to rub off! It is now one of my favorites."We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. LewisComment
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For info and reference, I have 1295703 & 1343259 NRA Sporters; 1264566 G&H; 1288876 possible G&H; and a re-numbered Sedgley 1903.
EricLast edited by EriCal; 06-10-2015, 10:03.Comment
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Would you have pictures, especially of the G&H modification?"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. LewisComment
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The G & H and possible G & H
The Sporters and and M2:
The Sedgley:
If you wish an other specific photos of these, let me know.
EricComment
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There was some q about butt plates. Here are some:
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