December 2, 3, & 4 Premiere Firearms Auction

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A truly stunning auction filled with many desirable antiques! Over 2700 Lots! Over 450 Colts, the Second Installment of Putnam Green Collection: Part II, Civil War Arms featuring 50+ carbines and confederate arms, 12 Volcanic arms, US and German Military arms spanning two World Wars, the William "Bill" Neal Collection: the finest Woodsman Collection, antique flintlock pistols, Part II of the finest M1 Carbine Collection, quality Lugers and much more!
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Four American Canteens403 - Four American Canteens
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 All canteens in this lot are round metal construction, with canvas outer covers, canvas hanging straps, and metal reinforced
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Extremely Rare Early U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Saddle Ring Carbine404 - Extremely Rare Early U.S. Springfield Model 1870 Saddle Ring Carbine
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Estimate: $4000 - 6000 During the post Civil War period the U.S. Government experimented heavily with developing metallic cartridge rifles. One of
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Modified U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Bolt Action Gallery Practice .22 Rifle405 - Modified U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1898 Bolt Action Gallery Practice .22 Rifle
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Estimate: $1500 - 3000 One of only 841 known to have been made, the Krag Gallery Practice rifle was typically issued as a barreled action, to be st
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Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle406 - Excellent U.S. Springfield Model 1884 Trapdoor Rifle
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 Hooded blade front and "R" marked Buffington rear sights, with the rear of the barrel marked "A" on to...
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U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1896 Bolt Action Carbine407 - U.S. Springfield Krag Model 1896 Bolt Action Carbine
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Blade and ladder sights, with standard markings on the left side of the receiver. Smooth straight wrist stock with a faint c
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Canadian Ross M-10 Straight Pull Rifle408 - Canadian Ross M-10 Straight Pull Rifle
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Estimate: $700 - 1000 Hooded blade front sight and receiver peep sight. Top of receiver ring marked "ROSS RIFLE CO./CANADA/M-10/PATENTED&quo...
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Four U.S. Edged Weapons, Including a 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Pommel and Sheath409 - Four U.S. Edged Weapons, Including a 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Pommel and Sheath
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 1) Hospital Corps knife, 12" blade with etched designs, nickel finished guard and pommel, wood grip and Rock Island m...
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Scarce Remington-Keene Magazine Bolt Action Carbine410 - Scarce Remington-Keene Magazine Bolt Action Carbine
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Estimate: $1300 - 1900 Manufactured from 1860 to 1868 with a total production of about 5,000 rifle variations and carbines, with the carbine the le
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U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet411 - U.S. Springfield Trapdoor Model 1884 Rifle with Ramrod Bayonet
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Hooded blade front and "R" marked Buffington rear sights, with the rear of the barrel marked "A" on to...
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Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1899 Krag Carbine412 - Fine U.S. Springfield Model 1899 Krag Carbine
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Estimate: $1600 - 2500 Serial number correctly falls into the carbine serial number range (222609-362256). Blade front sight with hood marked &qu...
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Later Porduction U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle413 - Later Porduction U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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Estimate: $850 - 1400 Blade front and "R" marked ski-ramp sights, with "D" on top of the barrel and "V/ P/ Eagle head/ P...
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U.S. Marked Remington Mosin Nagant Model 1891 Bolt Action Rifle414 - U.S. Marked Remington Mosin Nagant Model 1891 Bolt Action Rifle
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Estimate: $850 - 1300 The rifle retains its original rust blue finish with the internal areas and bolt assembly still in the white. The rear of the
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Second Type Sharps Model 1870 Breechloading Rifle Serial Number 78415 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Second Type Sharps Model 1870 Breechloading Rifle Serial Number 78
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Estimate: $2750 - 4250 Produced using a combination of Sharps 1874 pattern receivers and fresh components made by Springfield, only 300 of the Seco
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Model 1879 Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine416 - Model 1879 Winchester Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine
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Estimate: $1800 - 2750 This model is also known as the Hotchkiss Magazine Gun or the Model 1879. This was the first bolt action made by Winchester
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Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton Bolt Action Rifle417 - Scarce U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Ward-Burton Bolt Action Rifle
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 The Springfield Armory manufactured 1,011 Ward-Burton Rifles as basically trial weapons in 1871. The Ward-Burton Rifles were
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U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle418 - U.S. Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle
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Estimate: $950 - 1600 Blade front and later production replacement Model 1884 Buffington rear sights with barrel stamped with standard "V/P/...
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U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Arsenal Converted to Model 1896 Style Krag Bolt Action Rifle419 - U.S. Springfield Model 1892 Arsenal Converted to Model 1896 Style Krag Bolt Action Rifle
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Estimate: $800 - 1200 Pinned blade front sight, rear sight graduated to 1800 yards, and standard receiver markings with the 1894 date. Stock has th
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Rare U.S. 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Sheath420 - Rare U.S. 1900 Krag Bowie Bayonet with Sheath
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Estimate: $1000 - 2000 Produced for trial in 1900, with the idea of having a bayonet which could double as a brush knife. 9 inch clip point blade,
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Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine421 - Rare U.S. Springfield Model 1886 Experimental Cavalry Trapdoor Carbine
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Estimate: $3000 - 4500 This is an example of a scarce, one of a 1,000 experimental Model 1886 Carbines manufactured by Springfield Armory for caval
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Remington Model 1901 Military Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet and Hartely Co. Price List422 - Remington Model 1901 Military Rolling Block Rifle with Bayonet and Hartely Co. Price List
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Estimate: $700 - 900 Made under a South American contract marked "CAL. 7mm" on the barrel and the three line address/patent date on upp...
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Fine U. S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet423 - Fine U. S. Springfield Model 1868 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $950 - 1600 The 1863 dated lock plate has the standard "eagle/shield" and "U.S./SPRINGFIELD" markings with the bree...
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Two U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Rifles424 - Two U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Rifles
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Estimate: $1300 - 1500 Blade front and tangent rear sights, with standard markings on the left side of the receiver. Smooth straight grip stock, wi
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U.S. Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet, with Sheath and Wooden Pommel425 - U.S. Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet, with Sheath and Wooden Pommel
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Estimate: $700 - 1000 Developed to serve double-duty as a combat bayonet and entrenching tool. 10 inch long and 3 3/8 inch wide blade, with a reinf
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U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle426 - U.S. Springfield Model 1871 Rolling Block Rifle
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700 Blade front and sliding leaf rear sights on the bright barrel. Casehardened receiver, with "MODEL 1871" on left ...
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Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine427 - Winchester-Hotchkiss Bolt Action Carbine
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Estimate: $850 - 1400 Also known as the Model 1883. Blade front and "ski-slope" ladder rear sights, with the serial number on top of th...
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U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet428 - U.S. Springfield Model 1898 Krag Bolt Action Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $750 - 1200 Pinned blade front sight and rear sight graduated to 2,000 yards and standard receiver markings. Stock has a crisp "JS...
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Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet429 - Springfield Model 1879 Trapdoor Rifle with Bayonet
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Estimate: $850 - 1300 Blade front sight with hood, rear sight graduated to 1,200 yards, "V P eagle head P" markings on left rear of bar...
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U.S. Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard430 - U.S. Model 1873 Trowel Bayonet with Scabbard
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Estimate: $400 - 600 Developed to serve double-duty as a combat bayonet and entrenching tool. 10" long and 3 3/8 inches wide blade, with a r...
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U.S. Hospital Corps and 1880 Hunting Knifes431 - U.S. Hospital Corps and 1880 Hunting Knifes
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Estimate: $1200 - 1700 1) Hospital Corps knife, 12 inch blade, etched "HOSPITAL CORPS/U.S. ARMY." in a panel on the left side. Ribbed w...
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Excellent World War I U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver432 - Excellent World War I U.S. Contract Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $1000 - 1500 This is an excellent example of a Smith & Wesson Model 1917 U.S. Army revolver. It features fixed sights consisting of...
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U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with British Proofs and Holster433 - U.S. Smith & Wesson Model 1917 Double Action Revolver with British Proofs and Holster
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Estimate: $750 - 1300 Standard barrel markings with "UNITED STATES PROPERTY" on the underside. Flaming Ordnance bomb and "eagle/S1...
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U.S. Colt Model 1894 Army Double Action Revolver434 - U.S. Colt Model 1894 Army Double Action Revolver
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Estimate: $800 - 1200 Made in 1901. Fixed sights, with the two line address and patent marking on top of the barrel, "COLT. D.A. 38" on...
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U.S. Colt Model 1903 Double Action Revolver with Holster435 - U.S. Colt Model 1903 Double Action Revolver with Holster
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Estimate: $700 - 900 Fixed sights, with the two line address and "COLT. D.A. 38" on the barrel, with "J.F.H.", "R.A.C.&q...
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Two Colt Double Action U. S. N. Revolvers436 - Two Colt Double Action U. S. N. Revolvers
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Manufactured in 1897. Two line Hartford barrel address/1884-1895 patent dates barrel marking, caliber marking on left barrel
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U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine437 - U.S. Winchester M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
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Estimate: $950 - 1400 Blade front and 2-leaf rear sights, Winchester marked barrel, Type I barrel band, flat blued bolt, "SW" push butt...
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U.S. Winchester Low Wall Winder Musket438 - U.S. Winchester Low Wall Winder Musket
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Estimate: $700 - 900 Manufactured circa 1920 Two line address on the left side of the barrel, "22 SHORT" on the left rear, replacement ...
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U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine with Accessories439 - U.S. National Postal Meter M1 Carbine with Accessories
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Estimate: $700 - 900 Standard receiver markings with an IBM barrel, adjustable peep sight marked "PI", Type III barrel band, bright rou...
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U.S. Rock Island Arsenal 1903 Rifle440 - U.S. Rock Island Arsenal 1903 Rifle
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Estimate: $700 - 1100 The Rock Island Arsenal barrel is dated "5-18" with "C106" on the underside and the receiver has standa...
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Two U.S. Bolt Action Rifles441 - Two U.S. Bolt Action Rifles
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Estimate: $1100 - 1600 Blade front and folding ladder peep sights, with a Winchester barrel dated "3-18" and several "W" mark...
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Rare WWII Karl Koehler and Victoria Ancona's "This is the Enemy" Propaganda Poster442 - Rare WWII Karl Koehler and Victoria Ancona's "This is the Enemy" Propaganda Poster
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Estimate: $2000 - 4000 This original WWII poster was created by Karl Kowhler and Victoria Ancona in 1942. "This is the Enemy" with its ...
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WWI James Montgomery Flagg's Uncle Sam War Savings Stamp Poster443 - WWI James Montgomery Flagg's Uncle Sam War Savings Stamp Poster
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Estimate: $700 - 1000 James Montgomery Flagg's "I am telling you" W.S.S. poster. The war savings stamp (WSS) was a patriotic progra...
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WWI U.S. Navy Recruiting Poster444 - WWI U.S. Navy Recruiting Poster
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Estimate: $1800 - 2500 This is an example of Howard Chandler Christy 's 1917 "I Want You for the Navy" recruiting poster (see imag...
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Framed WWI Liberty Bond and U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Posters445 - Framed WWI Liberty Bond and U.S. Marine Corps Recruiting Posters
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Estimate: $600 - 1000 1) This is a wood framed 47 1/2" high by 34 1/2" wide WWI Liberty Bond poster featuring a large bloody hand print...
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Three WWI U.S. Liberty Loan Posters446 - Three WWI U.S. Liberty Loan Posters
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Estimate: $750 - 1200 1) Howard Chandler Christy's "Clear the Way!!" 1918 4th Liberty Loan poster (see image) in a 21 3/8 inch x 31...
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Four War Themed Artwork447 - Four War Themed Artwork
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Estimate: $500 - 750 1) Watercolor of U.S. Coast Guard servicemen loading artillery, signed "SCHECHTERLE / USCG 45", frame measures 27 ...
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WWII Enfield No. 4 MKI (T) Sniper Rifle Rig Complete with Scope, Mount, Metal Scope Can and No. 15 W448 - WWII Enfield No. 4 MKI (T) Sniper Rifle Rig Complete with Scope, Mount, Metal Scope Can and No. 15 W
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Estimate: $3750 - 6500 This is a very fine example of a standard WWII production British Enfield No 4 MK 1 (T) sniper rifle that is complete with t
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U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine449 - U.S. Saginaw Steering Gear M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
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Estimate: $850 - 1300 Blade front and two-leaf rear sights, with an undated Saginaw barrel, Type I band, flat bolt, milled trigger guard, button sa
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U.S. WWII Z-Prefix Remington Model 1903-A4 Sniper Rifle450 - U.S. WWII Z-Prefix Remington Model 1903-A4 Sniper Rifle
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Estimate: $1400 - 2250 Remington barrel dated "9-43" with standard receiver markings designed to avoid being obscured by the telescopic...
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World War II U.S. Standard Products M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine451 - World War II U.S. Standard Products M1 Semi-Automatic Carbine
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Estimate: $850 - 1200 Blade front sight and 2-leaf rear sight , with a "12-43" dated Underwood barrel, Type I barrel band, standard rec...
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Excellent U.S. National Match Springfield Model 1903 Rifle452 - Excellent U.S. National Match Springfield Model 1903 Rifle
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Estimate: $3250 - 4500 Springfield Model 1903 National Match (NM) rifle manufactured in 1921. The rifle has the post-WWI black-green parkerized fin
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