Springfield 30cal 1906 Model 720
I have a Springfield 1906 model 720 that was handed down to me and trying to figure out what it's worth.
Should I put this rifle away or shoot it or are there any collectors interested
serial number indicates mfg in 1942
have pictures
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Should I put this rifle away or shoot it or are there any collectors interested
serial number indicates mfg in 1942
have pictures
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I think it is rare. Condition is everything.
https://forums.GunBroker.com/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=6122270 -
Lot of collectors interest! Less than 2500 were made in 42, because of Pearl Harbor. And the start of U.S. involvement in W W II.
If yours is military marked. Like the one in this photo off the net. It would be even more valuable.
I wouldn't shoot if if the condition grades out, to be VG or excellent.
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quote:Originally posted by rufe-snow
Lot of collectors interest! Less than 2500 were made in 42, because of Pearl Harbor. And the start of U.S. involvement in W W II.
If yours is military marked. Like the one in this photo off the net. It would be even more valuable.
I wouldn't shoot if if the condition grades out, to be VG or excellent.
Do you know where it would be marked with cross cannons?0 -
This is from an auction,2 years ago. IIRC it went for about $3600.
"""Manufactured from 1941 to 1944 with about 2,500 made. This rifle was manufactured in 1943. The Model 720 rifle was generally used by the Department of the Navy as a trophy for shooting competitions and never saw combat. Ramp bead front and semi-buckhorn sporting rear sights. The two line Remington address is marked on the top of the barrel between the sights. "SPRINGFIELD/30 CAL.1906" is marked on the left side of the breech followed by "MODEL-720/41866 on the receiver. "REMINGTON" is marked on the right on the right side of the receiver along with inspector and proofmarks on the breech. Matching serial numbers on the receiver and bolt. Fitted with a walnut checkered pistol grip stock with sling swivels and a steel checkered buttplate. Crossed cannons with the "FJA" (F.J. Atwood) inspector stamp on the left side of the buttstock. Complete with a leather sling, instruction booklet and the original box numbered to the gun."""0 -
The last one I could find that was sold on another auction site for $8,106 on June 9, 2013. However, it was NIB with all the paperwork from the awardee as a winner of a Navy Trophy rifle. I still take mine out once in a while to admire this great example of quality craftsmanship from 1941. 0 -
Thanks for all the info guys I appreciate it!
I am putting it away to admire later or hand down in the family!0
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