Make: Springfield Armory
Model: 1922MI
Serial Number: 12958
Year of Manufacture: ca.1925 to 1933. Barrel is dated February 1927.
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Bolt Action Rifle Fed By Detachable Magazine
Barrel Length: 24 ½” Round
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a pinned blade atop a raised base. The rear sight is a fully adjustable Lyman 48C aperture sight with half minute clicks of elevation.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stock is one-piece smooth walnut with finger grooves and a straight bottom pistol grip. There are light handling marks present including light scratches and compression marks. There are no cracks. The LOP measures 12 1/2” from the front of the trigger to the back of the checkered metal buttplate. The buttplate shows light soiling and discoloration. The wood to metal fit is tight. The stock rates in about Very Good Plus condition.
Type of Finish: Gun Paint
Finish Originality: Refinished
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright. The rifling is sharp. There is light erosion in the bore. In this writer's opinion, this bore rates an 8 out of 10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 80% of its current metal finish. The balance of the finish shows wear which includes small scrapes, varying degrees of discoloration from oxidation, and a few small areas of light surface erosion. The bottom metal shows thinning. The screw heads are tooled. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in about Very Good condition as refinished.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We have not fired this rifle. As with all previously owned firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: The rifle comes with one 5-round magazine.
Our Assessment: The Model 1922 series of training rifles were designed to mimic the full size Model 1903 Springfield. Chambered in .22 LR, the goal was to give soldiers trigger time on a M-1903 Springfield style rifle without the expense of .30-06 ammo. The M1922MI was produced from 1925-1933 with about 20,000 made. There were two versions, one for US military issue and the other for “NRA” sale to civilians through the DCM (forerunner of the CMP). The military issue version was distinguished by not being drilled and tapped for scope mounts, and the stock having military style finger grooves and a straight bottom pistol grip.
This Springfield 1922MI dates to ca. 1925-1933 (the barrel is dated February 1927) and is in Very Good condition as refinished. It’s the military issue version, and features a 24 1/2” barrel, 80% of its “gun paint” refinish, a one-piece smooth walnut stock, a Lyman 48C aperture rear sight with half minute clicks of elevation, the original bolt (serial number matching to the receiver), one 5-round magazine, strong mechanics, and a semi-bright bore with sharp rifling. This would be a fine addition to a US martial arms collection.
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