Was able to make a fun show, and something followed me home:
Springfield M1922 M2 training rifle. 1903 Springfield rebarreled to .22, bolt suitably modified, receiver modified to feed from a 5-round magazine, and match sights fitted(the sling I added).
I've wanted one of these for a long time, all the circumstances finally came together. Gave it a short tryout Tuesday(it was COLD on the range), and let's say I'm really looking forward to getting it to a longer range in better light*(and a more solid rest to eliminate some of my error)
A bit more info on these here.
*Those match sights are one reason want an outdoor range: better light for my eyes to line things up with.
2 comments:
Lucky you - I have a Lee Metford that was tubed down to .22 pre WW1 when Englishmen were encouraged to have a rifle over the fireplace and miniature rifle ranges were common in pubs. http://www.anenglishmanscastle.com/archives/001657.html
Very nice!
I've fired a #1MKIII trainer, lovely shooter
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