Help Identifying a Springfield 22

[Devalt]

I just inherited a rifle from a relative and need some help identifying it. Its Marked US Springfield Armory M192_ MIL Cal .22. The _ is an unidentifiable number that was drilled through to mount a weaver base.

Looking at this site ( http://m1903.com/odd1903/ ) it almost appears to be a NRA Sporter.

Side picture:

Up close of right side of receiver, also shows the scope mounts:

Super up close of the markings:

The right most screw looks original the other two look after market.

Underside of the gun:

Leftside of receiver:

Upclose of leftside with bolt release open:

Any help would be appreciated.

 

[jwaj]

Re: Help Identifying a Springfield 22

Looks like a M1922 that has been sporterized. I used to own an 03A3 that looked very similar.

 

[frog5215]

Re: Help Identifying a Springfield 22

Yup, some idiot sporterized a trainer.
Still sort of cool, if you forget the lost value.

 

[Devalt]

Re: Help Identifying a Springfield 22

Thanks for the help. I don't care much that its been sporterized, will just make me feel less guilty shooting it.

 

[John L]

Re: Help Identifying a Springfield 22

Your rifle was originaly produced as 1922 M1 the strange mark near the scope mount hole is a handstamped I. This was done when these rifles were upgraded to a 1922 MII. There is lots of info on the web about these rifles. They are very sought after in original configuration. Yours has been restocked and it seems to have been fairly well done. Thank God you have the original magazine as replacements come with a heavy pricetag.

 

[jwaj]

Re: Help Identifying a Springfield 22

Just wanted to add that the cut out on the right side of the receiver was more then likely for a peep sight. My 03A3 had a lyman peep site. Again, they were very popular rifles to "sporterize" in the 60's as CMP was basically giving them away at the time.