Springfield Sporter

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As shown in my original post, the NRA Sporter was sold with the standard cocking piece and the standard safety. The headless cocking piece and reversed safety could be ordered through the DCM for ~$6.00,as long as the supply lasted. The 1930 NM M1903 eliminated the headless cocking piece but the rifle could be ordered with the headless cocking piece as long as the supply lasted. ( I do not know if this option was offered on the Sporter). In 1936 the headless cocking piece was banned from "service rifle" competitions. There must have been a lot left in supply because I saw them advertised through surplus dealer in the 1950"s .
I have RM from the 1930 showing the results of the California State Matches and it is apparent that Sporters and Lyman 48 equipped NM M1903's were in use. These were NRA matches, not service rifle competition.
Great collection!
FWIW