U.S. MODEL 1903 SPRINGFIELD
.30-06 cal., bolt action, mfg. by Springfield Armory and Rock Island Arsenal, 24 in. barrel. Mfg. 1903-1930.
SPRINGFIELD
In recent years, collectors have realized that military specimens in 90%-100% original condition are very rare and desirable. Since the supply of these guns is limited, values listed for these condition factors may actually be a little under current market values, especially auction pricing. On Springfields and other U.S. military longarms, the importance of the wood being original, unsanded, and with crisp, clear cartouches cannot be overstated.
America's first federal armory located in Springfield, MA. Production began in 1795 and an Act of Congress made it an official federal arsenal in 1872. This government owned armory was closed in 1968 and the "Springfield Armory" trademark was sold to a private individual in the early 1970s, and evolved into the current Springfield Armory. Not associated with the private firm of the same name located in Geneseo, IL.
SPRINGFIELD Firearms Models
MODEL 1881 FORAGER
20 ga., 1,376 mfg. 1881-1885. Be cautious when purchasing.
MODEL 1870 ROLLING-BLOCK RIFLE, U.S.N.
.50 cal. centerfire, 32 5/8 in. barrel, not serial numbered, 22,013 mfg.
M1911 MILITARY MFG. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
approx. 30,000 mfg. 1914-1915, blue finish.
MODEL 1871 ROLLING-BLOCK RIFLE, U.S.A.
.50 cal. centerfire, 36 in. barrel, not serial numbered, 10,001 mfg.
U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Pre-WWI Mfg.
values below represent original rifles.
U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Serialized 800,000 - 1,275,767
double heat treated receiver.
MODEL 1873 RIFLE "TRAPDOOR"
.45-70 Govt. cal., 32 5/8 in. barrel, 2 bands. Approx. 73,000 mfg. between 1873-77.
U.S. Model 1903 Springfield Serialized 1,275,768 +
nickel steel receiver.
MODEL 1884 RIFLE "TRAPDOOR"
.45-70 Govt. cal., 32 5/8 in. barrel, 2 bands. Approx. 232,000 mfg. between 1885-1890.
MODEL 1903 MARK I
.30-06 cal., similar to U.S. Model 1903 Springfield, except altered for the Pedersen device, a slot is milled into the left side of receiver to act as an ejection port for use of the semi-auto bolt insert.
MODEL 1884 CARBINE "TRAPDOOR"
.45-70 Govt. cal., similar to Model 1879 Carbine with 22 in. barrel, half stock, single barrel band, Buffington rear sight, barrel band grooved on top to allowing for sight leaf to rest, approx. ser. no. range 325,000 - 480,000. Approx. 20...
MODEL 1873 CARBINE
22 in. barrel, half stock, single barrel band/stacking swivel, 20,000 made, but semi-scarce.
Model 1903 Mark I w/Pedersen
includes Pedersen device.
MODEL 1873 CADET RIFLE
.45-70 Govt. cal., 29 1/2 in. barrel, stacking swivel, no sling swivels.
1903-A1
.30-06 cal., similar to U.S. Model 1903 Springfield, except type C pistol grip stock. Mfg. 1930-1939.
1903 Remington Modified
Remington mfg. approx. 9,000 from October-December 1940.
MODEL 1875 OFFICER'S RIFLE FIRST TYPE
.45-70 Govt. cal., 477 mfg. between 1875 and 1886, 26 in. barrel, single barrel band. Not serial numbered, some dated, three different types, with First Type being the most desirable (approx. 125 mfg. 1875-1877), Second Type had approx. 250...
1903 Remington
Remington mfg. approx. 345,000 1941-1942.
MODEL 1875 SPRINGFIELD LEE VERTICAL ACTION
32 1/2 in. barrel, 143 rifles in .45-70 US Govt. cal. were manufactured at Springfield Armory in 1875, as per 1874 Congressional appropriation of $10,000. Rifles were issued to companies of the 1st and 20th Infantry Regiments for field tria...
MODEL 1877 RIFLE
.45-70 Govt. cal., mfg. 3,943.
MODEL 1877 CARBINE
.45-70 Govt. cal., 22 in. barrel, "C" rear sight to 1,200 yards. Mfg. 2,946.
MODEL 1877 CADET RIFLE
.45-70 Govt. cal., 29 1/2 in. barrel. 1,050 mfg.
1903-A3
.30-06 cal., similar to 1903, with production modifications, aperture rear sight, no finger groove in forestock, lower quality finish, stamped floorplate and barrel band. Mfg. WWII by Remington and Smith Corona.
MODEL 1879 RIFLE
.45-70 Govt. cal., approx. 140,000 mfg.
1903-A3 NATIONAL MATCH
200 mfg., known as the "unmatched" match rifle.
1903-A4 SNIPER (WWII)
.30-06 cal., with M73B1 or M84 scope in Redfield mount, no front sight.
MODEL 1879 CARBINE
.45-70 Govt. cal., no stacking swivel. Approx. 15,000 mfg.
1903 MARINE SNIPER
.30-06 cal., includes 8X Unertl scope.
MODEL 1879 CADET RIFLE
.45-70 Govt. cal., stacking swivel but no sling swivels. 5,000 mfg.
1903 NRA NATIONAL MATCH
.30-06 cal., similar to 1903, with hand selected and custom fit parts, produced for target shooting. "NRA" and flaming bomb proofed on trigger guard with 1915 date.
MODEL 1880
.45-70 Govt. cal., combination triangular, sliding type, bayonet-ramrod. 1,001 mfg.
1903 SPORTER
.30-06 cal., similar to National Match, with sporter stock and Lyman sight.
1903 MATCH STYLE T
.30-06 cal., 26, 28, or 30 in. barrel, similar to Sporter, heavy barrel, globe sight, and target bases.
1903 FREE RIFLE TYPE A
.30-06 cal., similar to Style T, with 28-30 in. barrel, and Swiss hook butt.
1903 FREE RIFLE TYPE B
.30-06 cal., similar to Type A, with double-set triggers, cheekpiece stock, modified firing pin.
SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1922 MATCH RIFLE
.30-06 cal., headless cocking piece, 24 in. tapered very heavy barrel, Lyman 48B and 48C receiver and undercut blade front sights.
MODEL 1922-M1
.22 LR cal., Target Rifle, 5 shot mag., 24 in. barrel, modified 1903, Lyman receiver sight, sporter stock, issued 1927.
MODEL 1922 NRA VARIATION
not tapped for scope, without forend grooves, blue finish. Issued 1922-26.
M2 .22 TARGET RIFLE
similar to 1922 M1, except improved lock time, adj. head space bolt design.