1903 NRA Springfield Sporter...or Nationa Match rifle

[Chaz]

More pics! More pics!

I've never taken pix of this NRA sporter (sn 1344164) but attached here are the ones from Scott duff from whom I purchased the rifle.NRA Sporter 1.jpgNRA Sporter 2.jpgNRA Sporter 4.jpgNRA Sporter 5.jpg

[Calfed]

Thanks, Chaz. that is a sweet looking rifle.

What is stamped on the bolt handle, there at the root?

Thanks

[Calfed]

Got a chance to shoot the "sporter" today.

I haven't worked up a load for the rifle, but did have half a box (well, 9 rounds) left of some Hunting Shack 175 gr 30.06 ammo. I fired a 5 round group and my son finished off the other 4 rounds

@ 100 yards

[m1903rifle]

It is a NRA Sporter. The records are wrong.

[Herschel]

I agree with m1903rifle. The records are wrong.

[Roadkingtrax]

Have you ordered the SRS DCM sales document? The rifle speaks for itself, but many were converted from the a-typical National Match after purchase.

[Smokeeaterpilot]

Order the SRS reciept.

It would be a poor decision to call the records incorrect without actually having the document to reference.

[Calfed]

Thanks, guys. I've got an order in for the SRS paperwork.

I took the stock off the sporter to get the star gauge number and it became very clear that the top of the leading edge of the receiver ring has been radiused.

It is very hard to get photos to illustrate it, but here goes...

[Johnny P]

Agree with others that it is a Sporter with incorrect record. The Sporters were rust blued which seems to be correct, and Sporter barrel is slightly heavier contour than military barrel, especially in the area of the front band.

Phosphate finished bolt is incorrect.

[Calfed]

You make some good points and I agree with you Johnny.

I'm going to do something with the bolt.