springfield 22cal m2
I just purchased one of these guns for $140.00. Here are the specfics.
STAMPED ON THE RECEIVER:
U.S. Springfield Armory
Cal. 22 M2 (number-not 11 or II)
Ser # 3924. On the bottom of the receiver, just ahead of where the clip goes in there is a B1 stamped.
ON THE BARREL:
Just ahead of the receiver on the barrel on the left is says, "LONG RIFLE CART'GE ONLY"
Behind the front sight,(which is not there just the doveltail band the the sight seats in),it is stamped SA, there is a flaming ball, and the date 12-33. The barrell is 24 1/2 inches long.
BOLT:
The bolt handle is stamped NS with M2 under it. Just ahead of the locking lug is also stamped M2. On the rear section of the bolt the number D28222-2 is stamped. On the front section of the bolt the number D28223-2 is stamped. On what I guess is the extrator flange, the number C3998 is stamped. On the bottom of the bolt the serial number 3924 has been electricaly penciled with the 39 on one section and the 24 on the other. The front sight is gone as well as the lyman rear peep sight and the receiver has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The stock is somewhat rough, like someone refinished it. It looks like walnut with a cheek piece on it. The trigger housing, floor plate, etc are kind of a green gray color. There is no clip for the gun, but I have found a couple of originals for a reasonable amount. The rifle is in what I would consider to be very good condition, but as you can tell I'm not and expert by any means. QUESTIONS: 1)What do you think the value of the gun may be. 2)Should I leave it as it is or should I try and restore it to its original issue, if you can tell me what that is.) Is this what is referred to as a springfield 1903 model that was converted to the 1922 M2 and if not what is the difference. 4) I have found some parts for it out on the web, but I can't find the lyman peep sight which I think is a 48y, although I not sure. Please note that the M2 marking in all cases is numerical and not 11 or II. I'm sorry this is so long but like I said after reading some of the other questions I'm really confused over all the different termonology. What I would like is some pictures of what this rifle would have looked like when it was first issued. I'm not a gun collecter per say but I think it would be neat to restore it to it's original condtion. Thanks for you assistance. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
snowowlhunting.
STAMPED ON THE RECEIVER:
U.S. Springfield Armory
Cal. 22 M2 (number-not 11 or II)
Ser # 3924. On the bottom of the receiver, just ahead of where the clip goes in there is a B1 stamped.
ON THE BARREL:
Just ahead of the receiver on the barrel on the left is says, "LONG RIFLE CART'GE ONLY"
Behind the front sight,(which is not there just the doveltail band the the sight seats in),it is stamped SA, there is a flaming ball, and the date 12-33. The barrell is 24 1/2 inches long.
BOLT:
The bolt handle is stamped NS with M2 under it. Just ahead of the locking lug is also stamped M2. On the rear section of the bolt the number D28222-2 is stamped. On the front section of the bolt the number D28223-2 is stamped. On what I guess is the extrator flange, the number C3998 is stamped. On the bottom of the bolt the serial number 3924 has been electricaly penciled with the 39 on one section and the 24 on the other. The front sight is gone as well as the lyman rear peep sight and the receiver has been drilled and tapped for scope mounts. The stock is somewhat rough, like someone refinished it. It looks like walnut with a cheek piece on it. The trigger housing, floor plate, etc are kind of a green gray color. There is no clip for the gun, but I have found a couple of originals for a reasonable amount. The rifle is in what I would consider to be very good condition, but as you can tell I'm not and expert by any means. QUESTIONS: 1)What do you think the value of the gun may be. 2)Should I leave it as it is or should I try and restore it to its original issue, if you can tell me what that is.) Is this what is referred to as a springfield 1903 model that was converted to the 1922 M2 and if not what is the difference. 4) I have found some parts for it out on the web, but I can't find the lyman peep sight which I think is a 48y, although I not sure. Please note that the M2 marking in all cases is numerical and not 11 or II. I'm sorry this is so long but like I said after reading some of the other questions I'm really confused over all the different termonology. What I would like is some pictures of what this rifle would have looked like when it was first issued. I'm not a gun collecter per say but I think it would be neat to restore it to it's original condtion. Thanks for you assistance. It is greatly appreciated. Thanks again.
snowowlhunting.
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One of the posters on the forum collects these rifles. Believe he will be around shortly, to give you guidance. The price seems right, unfortunately when a firearm has been altered ( drilled & tapped, stock Bubbaed etc ) from it's original condition. There is a very negative affect on its value. There are pictures of M2 rifles in Cyberspace, due a Google search using various combinations of the name, you'll find them. 
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snowowlhunting, Isn't this the same rifle I did my best to help you evaluate a few weeks ago? To get a look at one do a search of Springfield M2 on gunbroker and you may find a good photo of one listed for sale. Another place to look is on {elsewhere}. That is a want ad type listing. Look in the category Springfield Other. 0 -
There is this gun auction place called www.gunbroker.com and you my find one there. Some people feel it's a waste of time answering the same questions week after week or one that gets reposted. Before I ask for information about a gun I look there first. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.asp?Item=36419174
PJ
If nobody seen you do it, how could you have done it. NRA PATRON-LIFE Member, AF&AM, Shriner Life Member, A.B.A.T.E. of Illinois "Chicago Chapter" Founding Member & Board Member0 -
You probably realize it is impossible to restore a gun to its original condition, even by a person with the experience and resources to undertake the job. Even so, restoring your gun can be a be a worthwhile project. Studying out what it needs to complete the missing original missing parts is a great learning experience. You will need a lot more learning about how to do whatever it takes to resemble the way it once was. Undertaking the job as a learning experience can be very satisfying and produce a piece that you cn be proud of. My advice is to look before you leap. Find out what you need to do and figure out how to do before you do a task. A lot of worthwhile guns get messed up by work done in haste. I've been ther and done that. I still get involved in jobs that I put $1000 worth of work into that are worth only $300 when I'm done. There is a satisfaction in bringing something back from the "brink of oblivion". I have several of them - that my heirs will deal with. As I said, been there, done that! 0 -
rhmc24 pretty much nailed it, except he's talking about doing the work yourself. If you have to PAY someone, you're talking at least $2,000, & the rifle would still only be worth $300! The fact is, you really can't restore a gun; you can only refinish it.
And some items, like an original stock to replace the sporter stock on yours, will probably be impossible to find.
It's worth exactly $140; use it & enjoy it.
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snowowlhunting, I went back through my email to try to find the lenthy message I sent about your M2. I found that your email security system/spam blocker or whatever would not let my message go through. I suppose you never saw my message. If your questions have not been answered on this thread, you can contact me by email and I will try to help. 0
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