Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this museum-grade WWII U.S. military training rifle for a penny-start auction, this is a U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 Rifle in .22 LR w/ 1942 Barrel Date.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Springfield Armory - Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Model: Model 1922 M2 Training Rifle (U.S. Springfield Armory Cal. .22 M2)
Serial: 932A
Date of Manufacture: Barrel Stamped May 1942 ("S A 5-42" Ordnance Flaming Bomb Stamp)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR Rimfire)
Finish: Original Factory U.S. Military Parkerized Steel & Polished Nickel Steel Bolt Assembly
Barrel Length: 23.5" Heavy Match Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Front Blade Sight w/ Lyman 48B Micrometer Peep Target Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Select American Walnut Full-Length Military-Style Stock w/ Pistol Grip, Barrel Band, Sling Swivels, and Checkered Steel Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Rifle w/ Headspace-Adjustable M2 Bolt ("NS M2" Stamped Handle), Flag Safety, Adjustable Match Trigger, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Top chamber ring stamped "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / CAL. .22 M2 / 932A"; barrel shank stamped "LONG RIFLE / CART'GE ONLY"; muzzle stamped "S A / [Ordnance Bomb] / 5-42"; bolt handle stamped "NS / M2"; Lyman rear sight stamped w/ scales.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Developed by Springfield Armory in the 1920s and continually refined through WWII, the U.S. Springfield Model 1922 M2 stands as the definitive rimfire marksmanship training rifle of the United States Armed Forces. Designed to replicate the weight, lock time, sight picture, and trigger press of the service M1903 Springfield rifle, the M2 variant incorporated an improved bolt head design with adjustable headspace, a fast ignition lock mechanism, and a flush-fitting 5-round detachable box magazine. Outfitted with heavy 23.5-inch match-grade barrels and precise Lyman 48B micrometer receiver sights, these armory-crafted target rifles were utilized by military marksmanship teams, ROTC units, and national match competitors. Surviving WWII-era Springfield M2 rifles with original Parkerized finishes and sharp arsenal stamps are among the most revered U.S. martial rimfire collectibles in existence.
This specific example is an extraordinary, museum-grade U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 training rifle bearing low serial number 932A. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features a 23.5-inch heavy barrel, barrel muzzle stamped "S A 5-42" (May 1942), ramped front blade sight, Lyman 48B target rear aperture sight, "NS M2" stamped bolt handle assembly, and a figure-grained American walnut stock. The armory Parkerized finish displays immaculate preservation with smooth receiver coverage, razor-sharp chamber roll-marks, and crisp "SA 5-42" ordnance bomb barrel markings. Mechanically, the M2 bolt action glides with fluid precision, Lyman sight adjustments click crisply, and the 23.5-inch .22 LR match bore remains mirror-bright with pristine, sharp rifling throughout. This WWII-dated Springfield M2 represents a turn-key centerpiece acquisition for U.S. military arms purists and Springfield Armory collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Model: Model 1922 M2 Training Rifle (U.S. Springfield Armory Cal. .22 M2)
Serial: 932A
Date of Manufacture: Barrel Stamped May 1942 ("S A 5-42" Ordnance Flaming Bomb Stamp)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 LR Rimfire)
Finish: Original Factory U.S. Military Parkerized Steel & Polished Nickel Steel Bolt Assembly
Barrel Length: 23.5" Heavy Match Ordnance Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Ramped Front Blade Sight w/ Lyman 48B Micrometer Peep Target Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Select American Walnut Full-Length Military-Style Stock w/ Pistol Grip, Barrel Band, Sling Swivels, and Checkered Steel Buttplate
Action: Bolt-Action Repeating Rifle w/ Headspace-Adjustable M2 Bolt ("NS M2" Stamped Handle), Flag Safety, Adjustable Match Trigger, and Detachable Box Magazine Feed
Markings: Top chamber ring stamped "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / CAL. .22 M2 / 932A"; barrel shank stamped "LONG RIFLE / CART'GE ONLY"; muzzle stamped "S A / [Ordnance Bomb] / 5-42"; bolt handle stamped "NS / M2"; Lyman rear sight stamped w/ scales.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Developed by Springfield Armory in the 1920s and continually refined through WWII, the U.S. Springfield Model 1922 M2 stands as the definitive rimfire marksmanship training rifle of the United States Armed Forces. Designed to replicate the weight, lock time, sight picture, and trigger press of the service M1903 Springfield rifle, the M2 variant incorporated an improved bolt head design with adjustable headspace, a fast ignition lock mechanism, and a flush-fitting 5-round detachable box magazine. Outfitted with heavy 23.5-inch match-grade barrels and precise Lyman 48B micrometer receiver sights, these armory-crafted target rifles were utilized by military marksmanship teams, ROTC units, and national match competitors. Surviving WWII-era Springfield M2 rifles with original Parkerized finishes and sharp arsenal stamps are among the most revered U.S. martial rimfire collectibles in existence.
This specific example is an extraordinary, museum-grade U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 training rifle bearing low serial number 932A. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle, it features a 23.5-inch heavy barrel, barrel muzzle stamped "S A 5-42" (May 1942), ramped front blade sight, Lyman 48B target rear aperture sight, "NS M2" stamped bolt handle assembly, and a figure-grained American walnut stock. The armory Parkerized finish displays immaculate preservation with smooth receiver coverage, razor-sharp chamber roll-marks, and crisp "SA 5-42" ordnance bomb barrel markings. Mechanically, the M2 bolt action glides with fluid precision, Lyman sight adjustments click crisply, and the 23.5-inch .22 LR match bore remains mirror-bright with pristine, sharp rifling throughout. This WWII-dated Springfield M2 represents a turn-key centerpiece acquisition for U.S. military arms purists and Springfield Armory collectors.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1204248525 |
BidPrice: |
71.69 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-09-27 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
755 |
