winchester-22-model-1903-22-automatic-rifle
Lot 2096
Winchester .22 Model 1903 .22 Automatic Rifle
Lot Details & Additional Photographs
Serial number 111910 on bottom of receiver and trigger plate, 20 in. blued barrel marked MANUFACTURED BY THE WINCHESTER REPEATING ARMS CO. / NEW HAVEN CONN. U.S.A / MOD. 03 .22 CAL. AUTOMATIC with fixed front sight and adjustable rear sight, stock loading 10-round tube magazine, walnut stock and forend with original crescent buttplate, buttstock has inset medallion marked TO PETER L. RIPP / 1924 / FROM HIS FELLOW WORK-MEN OF THE H. & M.R.R. SHOPS.

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Overall length 36.25 in.

DOM: 1925, FFL Status: Curio or Relic.

The Winchester Model 1903, introduced in 1903, is a .22 caliber semi-automatic rifle known for its early use of self-loading technology. Designed for small-game hunting and target shooting, it features a unique recoil-operated mechanism and a tubular magazine. The Model 1903 was notable for its reliability and was a significant advancement in .22 rifle design during its time.

Overall very good estate condition, barrel has minor amount of scuffing and surface scratches, receiver has loss of finish, stock has field marks from age and normal use.