R.F. Sedgley turned a Springfield 1903 action into this custom sporter around the 1930s. Serial 97952 is chambered in .30-06 with a 24-inch round barrel, a hooded banded ramp front sight, a barrel-band sling swivel, a Lyman peep sight and a period Griffin & Howe quick-detach side mount carrying a Dialyt 2 3/4x scope with a post reticle. The hand-checkered walnut stock is original, with a schnabel forend, pistol grip cap and checkered steel butt plate.

For its age it grades very good: minor discoloration on the front sight, a few small spots on the barrel, some handling wear on the wood and an excellent bore. That bore and the .30-06 chambering mean it is still a working hunting rifle, and a pre-war custom Springfield is a fine thing to carry on Utah's October any-weapon deer hunt or the general elk hunts, should your draw permit come through. Check the Guidebook for legal ammunition in your unit.

Key features

• .30-06 on a Springfield 1903 action, 24-inch barrel
• Griffin & Howe quick-detach side mount
• Dialyt 2 3/4x scope, post reticle
• Lyman peep sight, hooded banded ramp front
• Original checkered walnut stock, schnabel forend

The rifle ships to the Utah FFL dealer you select, where the check is completed before you take it home.