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    Default Springfield Model of 1922

    Picked up what was suppose to be an excellent condition Model of 1922, SN 165, with just a few safe dings. Well, seller's interpretation of excellent is not the same as mine, but it was a lesson learned.

    Model of 1922.jpg

    Anyway, SN 165 looks to be 1651. Funny that the seller did not mention the last digit was ground off.

    Model of 1922 receiver.jpg

    Can any one comment on why a receiver / barrel would be D&T'ed this way?

    Here are more pictures: https://photos.app.goo.gl/FF4YaATn79huClN93

    Your comments are appreciated.

    Art

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    Unaware of any reason for such mutilation of the rcvr ring, but at least it retains its correct magazine, impossible to replace. Rare enough model to justify restoration of the metal damage, but the master-grade workmanship required to do it justice wouldn't come cheap.

    The liar (or imbecile) who called it "excellent" ought to be exposed.

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    Just throwing out a guess, but with there being another set of punch marks on the top of the receiver, could it be that someone was going to drill and tap for a scope not realizing what they had?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Marty T. View Post
    Just throwing out a guess, but with there being another set of punch marks on the top of the receiver, could it be that someone was going to drill and tap for a scope not realizing what they had?
    Can't imagine what kind of mounts would be so closely spaced. Anyway, the brl is supposed to be tapped for blocks.

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    Thanks for the input.

    This is the listing I responded to:
    For Sale Ad.JPG

    Art
    Last edited by artd; 01-08-2018 at 03:15.

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    The only possibility that I can think of is the action was used in the M6 or M7A1 subcaliber training device and the unit could not get the brass fittings to stop moving. Obliteration of one of serial numbers would be an Army no-no unless it was restamped.

    Just a thought.

    Cheers

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    Sight also very difficult to find. Sometimes you pay for lessons learned. Just remember-better sins of commission than omission!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Kragrifle View Post
    Sight also very difficult to find. Sometimes you pay for lessons learned. Just remember-better sins of commission than omission!
    Well, maybe, but I think it would be easier to find the correct sight, if necessary, than undo the sin of drilling those ugly holes.

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    Quote Originally Posted by fjruple View Post
    The only possibility that I can think of is the action was used in the M6 or M7A1 subcaliber training device and the unit could not get the brass fittings to stop moving. Obliteration of one of serial numbers would be an Army no-no unless it was restamped.

    Just a thought.

    Cheers
    You might be on to something. Brophy's book, pg 246, mentions using .30 and .22 cal as sub-caliber training devices. As ugly as those holes are in the receiver, the ones in the barrel look very professionally drilled and filled. Maybe some of this was done at an Armory level?

    Anyone with a picture of a 22 assembled as a sub-caliber device?

    Art

    Like this:

    Subcaliber training device.jpg
    Last edited by artd; 01-09-2018 at 11:01.

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    Quote Originally Posted by artd View Post
    Brophy's book, pg 246, mentions using .30 and .22 cal as sub-caliber training devices.
    He only specifically mentions M2s being used for this purpose, though it's not impossible there were "exceptions." Also says they were returned to rifle configuration when sub-caliber devices were scrapped. Still, surprising if Armory didn't clean up & restamp receiver, and covert it to MII.

    The ultimate sniper-rifle--a scope sighted 37mm anti-tank gun! And they were reputed to be as accurate as a rifle.

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