You don't see too many of these.

[Kurt]

Is that the one at Great Northern Guns in Anchorage? If so, he came down about $4K from when I first saw it 2 years ago.

Yes, one and the same. They said the owner had dropped it 5k since consigning it. Not being familiar with any sales other than one or two several years ago, what kind of number would be appropriate.

[Promo]

Just recently an original Target rifle (SRS listed) was sold for $4000 after being long advertised for $8000 by a dealer.

[Kurt]

I wouldn't mind adding that to the collection if the price was right. I don't think the gentleman is all that interested in selling it..

[Cosine26]

Style T M1903 SRS
According to BROPHY, there were 100 Style T rifles manufactured. In the original announcement in the AMERICAN RFLEMAN magazine, it was announced that the rifles would be built with either a 28" or 30" barrel. BROPHY indicates that there were 26 built with 26" Remington barrels. There was never any mention of 26" barrels in the AR. My copies of the AR are complete from 1927 to date.
In the latest SRS U.S. MARTIAL ARMS COLLECTOR MAGAZINE, SRS advertises
"For sale $9,200.00
"Model 1903 T model with Winchester 26-inch barrel " Documented sales rifle with Springfield sales documents".
FWIW

[Kurt]

Brophy also writes that he owns a 26" model that's listed in the DMC records as a "special target" but is a model T. He also a 28" and 30" rifles as well, page 130 lower left column. He goes on to express his opinion on the listing records. I throw this out for discussion purposes.

Cosine, could you point me to the Remington barrels in 26" in Brophy?

[Cosine26]

Hi Kurt,
I do not know where I came up with the reference to Remington barrels with reference to the Style "T". BROPHY mention the 26" barrels on page 130 but does not mention the origin. I think I confused it (when writing from memory) with the other heavy barreled target rifles mentioned earlier in BROPHY which used Remington barrels.
Sorry about that.
The SRS ad mentions a Winchester barrel. I have not seen any data referencing either Winchester or Remington with regard to the Style T. I always thought they were manufactured by SA.
The picture used in the original Style "T" Notice in the AR is incorrect. It shows the Model 1922 target rifle not the "T".

[Bill Wylde]

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I'm still waiting for this old klunk to become a rarity. It may well have to become a part of my estate.

[Cosine26]

Looks as if it has a Winchester barrel
It already is! I believe that it has already been identified as a 1924 International Match Rifle with an original Winchester barrel. No dimensions are given but it appears to have a 30 " barrel.
Special stocks, barrels and actions were available through the DCM in the 20's and 30's.
It's a beauty.

[Kurt]

No sorry at all, it's darn confusing when you read about the many different variations involved. Interesting that the model T's in the listings I've found in the past all say they have a Winchester front sight. I only assume that's the sight itself as the band was supposedly adapted from a BAR rifle. I guess there just weren't enough of these to command the interest and info that many others do. They are one interesting gun and it would be a thrill to shoot.

Thanks to all that have weighed in! Bill, are you in to adoption? lol.

Kurt

[Bill Wylde]

Yes, this rifle is documented, Cosine. Sure would love to have the complete history on it. I do know that it was the property of the winner of the Marine Corp. Cup in 1940, but little else.

I'm in to adoption, Kurt............Paid adoption.

Many years ago I tried to track down a "T" here in Illinois. That never worked out, but sure wish it had.