My 03

**SA M1Dom** · 03-13-2014 05:46 PM

As I am new to these forums I figured I would show off my rifles in the appropriate places. So this is my Springfield.
MFG. date 1921
bolt dates to 1942 (I believe)
has a U.S. icon

M.C. barrel with S inside circle dated 10-43 minty bright bore.
Got her as a barreled action and built it up.

These picks were taken before Chuck in Denver did a very nice reblue on the bolt.

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**1911Ron** · 03-13-2014 10:23 PM

Very nice it has some great character

**browningautorifle** · 03-13-2014 10:35 PM

That would be the much sought after Sedgley barrel...?

**mrclark303** · 03-14-2014 05:00 AM

Very, very nice......lots of character! Mind that split at the back doesn't develop further though, hate to see a great original stock like that put out to grass.

**SA M1Dom** · 03-14-2014 08:21 AM

I have actually since replaced that stock with a different one. The first pick has the better stock on it. The barrel was like new had a 1 MW very accurate. It's finally warm enough to hit the range so I'll have some results today.

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Originally Posted by browningautorifle

That would be the much sought after Sedgley barrel...?

I was at first worried it was one of those infamous sarco barrels but much to my relief it was nice and straight

**browningautorifle** · 03-14-2014 08:25 AM

No, it's a good one.

**SA M1Dom** · 03-14-2014 08:29 AM

The only issue I have had is I believe there is a repro sight collar on it. a few times after shooting I had to use a mallet to bump the collar back a little. I couldn't find a hole on the collar for the pin to go.

**browningautorifle** · 03-14-2014 08:41 AM

Can't help you there...can't see it from here. If there's no pin, you may have to do it yourself. Or, find an original.

**SA M1Dom** · 03-14-2014 08:49 AM

Yeah that's what I figured. I have been keeping an eye out. The hardest thing seems to be finding the pin itself. I know Numrich sells them but they have been out for a while.

**browningautorifle** · 03-14-2014 09:33 AM

Chuckindever is around here somewhere, he's worked on lots of these and may have some insight...

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