National Match DCM Original?

[CJS57]

Devil, Thanks! It does have the 2 screws so I guess it is now very well established that the rifle ( in it's current configuration) is 1) An original 1959 SA NM reworked by an Air Force team. Or, 2) It was built from scratch by an Air Force team using a 1959 barrel removed from a real NM.

I think I will sent the letter of inquiry to the CMP to find out if the receiver was ever part of Springfield National Match rifle. Obviously the rifle is much more desireable to me if it at least started it's life as a SA NM!

[Phrogpilot]

Whatever it is it sure looks like a very nice rifle!!!

[Joe W]

Devil, Thanks! It does have the 2 screws so I guess it is now very well established that the rifle ( in it's current configuration) is 1) An original 1959 SA NM reworked by an Air Force team. Or, 2) It was built from scratch by an Air Force team using a 1959 barrel removed from a real NM.

I think I will sent the letter of inquiry to the CMP to find out if the receiver was ever part of Springfield National Match rifle. Obviously the rifle is much more desireable to me if it at least started it's life as a SA NM!

It looks like a type 1 that could have been built/rebuilt anytime between 1953 and 1959. The 1959 Greek Cross indicates that the rifle was either built or rebuilt in 1959 at SA. As the glass bedded stock was not introduced until 1960 it may have went to one of the military teams and they subsequently bedded the stock. The op-rod was a 1962 update so that was also added after the rifle left SA in 1959. As far as the polishing, while A.F. team rifles did have the underside of the barrels heavily polished and also the bolt lugs, other military team armorers or team members could also have done this type of work, such as Army MTU's or Marine Corps teams or Army Reserve as someone said.
As far as getting NM confirmation from CMP, I believe they only have records of NM rifles sold through the DCM sales program. They will not have records of NM rifles that went to military.

[Charlie59]

Devil, Thanks! It does have the 2 screws so I guess it is now very well established that the rifle ( in it's current configuration) is 1) An original 1959 SA NM reworked by an Air Force team. Or, 2) It was built from scratch by an Air Force team using a 1959 barrel removed from a real NM.

I think I will sent the letter of inquiry to the CMP to find out if the receiver was ever part of Springfield National Match rifle. Obviously the rifle is much more desireable to me if it at least started it's life as a SA NM!

CMP charges a $25. fee.

[CJS57]

Thanks Joe and Charlie! I appreciate your input. I did send off the $25 for the serial number search---Just in case! I will report back in a few weeks when they tell what they know or don't know. Chris

[Curt]

I have a near twin to your rifle, I believe it came from the estate of a reserve member.It did not turn up in CMP search. Shoots like a house on fire though!

[CJS57]

Ok got the letter back from CMP, very quick response too, but they have no records on mine either. Thanks All!