Is Dad's rifle a Springfield M2?

[marc45acp]

Hi All- I inherited a rifle that my Dad always called "an Army .22 on a Springfield stock". He had it since the early 50's, before I was born. From what I've been reading here I think it is a Springfield M2, at least the bolt and magazine have that marking. Can anyone tell me where the serial number would be? The barrel has a SA cartouch and date of 7-34. Is this a M2 or something sporterized when he got it? Many thanks for any information.
With any luck three photos are attached!

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[Tom in N.J.]

I don't see any markings on the top of the receiver, but my image quality is poor. The magazine cut-off is marked "ON", M2s (all M1922 series) are blank. Seems to have a M1922 headless cocking piece, M2s have a knob. Could be a .22 parts rifle built up on a M1903 receiver by someone, I have one.

[marc45acp]

Hmmm... the back of the bolt resembles your photo. It has 17159 "electric penciled" on the side of the bolt. The receiver is in the white & I cannot make out any markings. Removing the bolt (looking down into the receiver) exposes a metal plate secured with three screws; stamped "D 28315". The barrel just ahead of the receiver is stamped "LONG RIFLE CART'GE ONLY".

[Tom in N.J.]

marc45acp,.. That sure looks like a M1903 receiver, with the bottom closed with that sheet metal plate. My M1922M1 does not have the thumb cut out in the left wall of the receiver, and except for the port for the magazine, the bottom is solid. Your bolt appears to be a M2 type with the cocking knob.The sheet metal part that you can see in your receiver is the magazine retaining spring, D28315. My spare is unmarked, I had to look it up in TM 9-280 of Oct. 1, 1940. It should be dovetailed to the bottom of the receiver, and held in by a little dimple.

[Jeff L]

Could you post larger pics? Those are pretty small. It would make it easier to comment.

-Jeff L

[marc45acp]

Sorry for the delay, I was down with a bad cold.
The attached image is as big as this system allows; if it is good enough I'll resize/reshoot more.

Thanks!

[MK111]

Thanks for the new pictures.
From the new pictures it appears you have a 1903 Springfield action builtup rifle with a 1922 Springfield bolt, barrel, and magazine floorplate. Everything looks nicely crafted.
The 1922 Springfield rifle doesn't have the cutout on the rear left side of the reciever for the stripperclip as shown in your pictures. Also all 1922 Springfield rifles are stamped on the front reciever ring with 1922 Springfield, 22 caliber, Model ID be it only 1922 or M1,M2 or M11. Also there is a serial number stamped on the front reciever ring.
Your rifle is missing all of these stampings. The stock I can't respond to.
Cherish your dad's rifle as it will be a great shooter and it did belong to your dad. I wish I would have such a rifle from my dad in my collection.
I hope this information helps you understand your rifle's history. If anyone finds fault in my comments please correct them.

[marc45acp]

Thanks for the clarification. I've shot this one on & off since my early teens. Now my girls call it "Grandpa's Rifle" and the 9-year old is starting to use it. Prefers it to her Rossi single-shot youth model, I can't imagine why...

[FourBird]

Thanks for the clarification. I've shot this one on & off since my early teens. Now my girls call it "Grandpa's Rifle" and the 9-year old is starting to use it. Prefers it to her Rossi single-shot youth model, I can't imagine why...

Marc45acp. Thank you! I'm going to build a couple of rifles with a mix of parts just like your dad's. Please check your email. Lyle

[marc45acp]

Next time we shoot it- which might be awhile given the current NJ weather- I'll see what I can do. I don't want to take it out of the stock too often...