The hook buttplate looks exactly like one pictured on 1924 International Match Rifle, sn 1930 on page 121 of the Springfield 1903 Rifles by Brophy. While it is described as a 1924 IM, the rifle it was made from is a Model of 1922. The IM rifle had a DST but it is not the same as the one pictured on the rifle in question. I wonder what shooting discipline it was made up for as the IM rifles had palm rests in addition to the DST and hook puttplate. The subject rifle is very beautiful.
The windage knob is not original. The one on the sight now is probably better for adjusting windage. I think the owner must have been a serious rifle competitor.
Last edited by Herschel; 01/21/14 12:17 AM.
