Cosmoline was normally used for storage rather than on new manufacture weapons. I would think that a Sporter would have had a coat of preservative oil,
Johnny P 05-14-2024, 06:39It does, yes - correct stock, butt plate, star mark at muzzle, etched serial on bolt, correct Lyman sight - still has what appears to be cosmoline smeared
DeWayne Hayes 05-13-2024, 06:55Close but no cigar. 1367089 and 1367122 are listed as such, so it's certainly POSSIBLE. Does it check ALL the boxes?
Dick Hosmer 05-13-2024, 06:07The serial number is in a group of Sporters, but not listed. Are all characteristics Sporter?
Johnny P 05-13-2024, 06:04
Springfield # 1367116, NRA Sporter
Wonder why/how Mallory missed that one? He was certainly "in the right area" of the records . . . As an aside, they are great shooters!
Dick Hosmer 05-14-2024, 07:06