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Springfield M2 - .22 cal Trainer - Original Finish
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12-09-2015 12:56 PM
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Congratulations on a nice find. From my experience I believe less than 5% of the M2 Rifles escaped refinishing. Finding one with the mid 1930's parkerizing still on it is especially good luck.
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Thanks, Hershel. Coming from you, I understand the gravity of the compliment!
I had one of these on the wishlist for a few years (or M1922, MI, MII). I had seen some at shops and shows, but either the money or condition wasn't right. So, when I stumbled across this, it was exciting to see all the right markers at a decent price, and I couldn't let it get away.
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Martin
NES'er eh?
Nice trainer! There is a good book, "U.S. Martial .22RF Rifles" by Batha well worth the purchase. My goal is to get all the WWII ones.
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Originally Posted by
Ben Cartwright
Martin
NES'er eh?
Since 2009! Someday, that join date will look impressive.
A local fellow has a very Mossberg M42(B) WWII trainer for under $300, and I've been hemmin' and hawin'..
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I just got one on gunbroker, he had the Weaver side mount scope mount on it and a Simmons 4x32
BUT he also had the original rear buckhorn sight on it and from what I have read most of those are missing. It had British proof marks and I think I did ok at $355
I took it to the range and it shoots real nice
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Congratulations on a great find. Your going to love it at the range. A 1922 is what started me down the slippery slope of military trainers.
LTC
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Good one Martin---I would not have left the gun shop without it either.