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Springfield Model M2 .22 LR SN: 90B

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:500.00 USD Estimated At:1,000.00 - 1,600.00 USD
Springfield Model M2 .22 LR SN: 90B
Rare U,S, military issued trainer. The rifle is built on a modified 1903 Springfield action. It continued through several test models, with the final design standardized in 1922. It was called the Model of 1922, Cal .22, and was so marked on top of the receiver ring. It had an NRA-style sporting pistol grip stock, with one barrel band and no upper handguard. It was fitted with a checkered steel buttplate. The front sight is a Lyman globe , the rear sight a Lyman 48B peep mounted on the rear receiver bridge. The 24-inch barrel has four-groove rifling with a 1:16 twist. The rifle accepts detachable five-shot magazine, the well for which was designed around the original 1903 floorplate and trigger guard assembly. 11,172 M2 rifles were made between 1933-42. Barrel marked 'SA 7-42' with flaming bomb. Bolt handle marked 'NS' & 'M2'. Bolt marked 'M2'. Bore appears excellent, needs cleaning, wood is excellent with a 'SA R" in box cartouche on the left stock. Metal finish is very good with minor scratches/rubs. NRA Condition-Very Good. C&R Firearm.