IN MINT CRISP CONDITION, WE HAVE A MARCH, 1938 PRODUCTION 1903a1 SPRINGFIELD NATIONAL MATCH SERVICE RIFLE. THE BARREL IS STAR∗ GAUGED AND THE DRAWING NUMBERS ARE ON THE HANDGUARD. THE BOLT IS ELECTRO PENCIL MATCHING NUMBERED TO THE RIFLE. THIS WAS A MATCH BUILT RIFLE THAT THE PREVIOUS OWNER STATED IS HIGHLY ACCURATE ON THE RANGE.
THESE VERY ACCURATE RIFLES WERE USED IN MATCHES BUT WHEN WWII ARRIVED MANY OF THEM ALSO WENT INTO THE FIELD. RIFLES LIKE THIS WERE USED ON GUADALCANAL AND SAW A LOT OF HARD FIGHTING.
