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!
VERY EARLY DEVINE TEXAS SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1A RIFLE
23-5438
Cal. 7.62mm
S# 000347
Bbl. 25.25″ over brake
Very 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 000347. Barrel marked “NM” on top, 2.5″ rear of flash hider & “RT1 BX210 / DEVINE TX” on bottom, just forward of gas block as well as “S.A. 7791362 9 63 SD 13 RW” w/ DOD stamp “P”. Protected, tapered blade front sight marked “NM062”. Rear sight marked “NM / 2A” w/ peep marked “595”. Bolt marked “7790186 / 66118-KK”. Trigger housing marked “7267030SA”. Hammer marked “SA 5546008″. USGI M14 stock, bedded at trigger housing & receiver. Marked w/ stamp”P” in circle on pistol grip. Serial number stamped in barrel channel & handguard. Tan canvas sling.
MAGS: 1 steel Check-Mate 10rd. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Black plastic foam lined case, photo of Data Sheet for rifle matching all visible markings.
STATUS: MODERN
