Fall 2023 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction
November 3rd, 4th, 5th, & 6th, 2023
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!
EARLY DEVINE TEXAS SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A RIFLE
23-5439
Cal. 7.62mm
S# 002445
Bbl. 25″ over brake
Early Springfield Armory M1A rifle, built in Devine, Texas by Springfield Armory as owned by Elmer Balance, prior to being sold to Bob Reese & relocating to Geneseo, Illinois. Receiver marked; “U.S. RIFLE / 7.62-MM M1A / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY” above serial number 002445. Barrel marked “NM” on top, 2.5″ rear of flash hider & “CA7791362 6 67 C8549 MP” on side. Protected, tapered blade front sight marked “NM062”. Rear sight marked “NM / 2A” w/ peep marked “595”. Bolt marked “7790186 / Z1C”, & stenciled “002445”. Trigger housing marked “7267030 66118”. Hammer marked “C46008-2 SA”. USGI M14 stock, bedded. Marked serial number “002445” in barrel channel. Tan leather Springfield sling. MAGS: 1 steel Check-Mate 10rd.
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black plastic foam lined case, photo of Data Sheet for rifle matching all visible markings, illustrating build date October 1974 in Devine, Texas.
STATUS: MODERN
