* Springfield Model 1901 Carbine,

This is an Auction House lot. Click "Place Absentee Bid" to go to an external site to bid on this item. Auction House: Cowan's Auctions Auction Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Auction Title: Spring Firearms and Early Militaria Start Date: 04/29/09 10:00 AM Contact: - Email Auction House	Auction occurs on external venue
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Description: .30-03 caliber, 22" round barrel, serial number 29, marked on top of receiver in five lines US Springfield Armory 1902 29. Behind triggerguard is marked with stock makers initials AL. Blued barrel; case harden receiver finished in a blue-grey mottled finish. Walnut stock and handguard, 1902 rear sight marked C on sight base. Blade front sight on ramp. Buttplate with trap in butt.

This rifle was once owned by Col. Berkley R. Lewis, a noted gun collector and author. It was purchased from Col. Berkley by William Larue. Mr. Larue then in turn sold it to Bob Penny. Mr. Penny's firearms collection was sold on the West coast in the late 1960's at auction.

Cowan's researcher has examined two '01 carbines at Springfield Arsenal. Both specimens are cut-down rifles to carbines. This '01 carbine incorporates characteristics of the Krag carbine and transitional parts of the '03 rifles. (i.e., the double lug bolt and receiver).

This carbine is one of the greatest Springfield collector's pieces. Its condition and rarity will make it a centerpiece of a Springfield collection.

Status: Sold	Lot#: 66
Year: N/A
Title: * Springfield Model 1901 Carbine,