Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 .22 LR Bolt-Action Training Rifle, 24 Inch Barrel, Parkerized Finish, Walnut Stock
This Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 is a U.S. small-bore training rifle from the interwar/WWII era, chambered in .22 LR with a 24 inch barrel. It features a receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear sight, a hooded front blade, and a one-piece walnut service stock with a long grasping groove. The bore is excellent, and the rifle retains its gray/green Parkerized finish with a polished in-the-white bolt. A B-suffix serial on the receiver denotes an M2 conversion of an earlier 1922/1922M1 receiver.
Built to mirror the handling of the M1903 for marksmanship training and competition, this full-size rifle pairs a steel barreled action with an oil-finished walnut stock. The stock has a straight wrist, checkered steel buttplate, sling swivels, and an inletted magazine-latch plate, delivering classic service-rifle ergonomics with a 13.0 inch length of pull.
The sights are set up for precision: a receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear (Lyman 48–style) and a banded, hooded front blade. The detachable 5-round magazine and smooth M2-marked bolt complete the well-known training rifle configuration.
Markings include a receiver ring legend "U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL OF 1922 MII CAL .22" with a B-suffix serial indicating M2 conversion. The bolt body is stamped M2 with drawing number D 28223-2, and "NS M2" appears on the bolt handle root. The cocking piece bears "READY." Additional inspection markings include an RA stamp on the left wrist and an F stamp on the underside of the pistol-grip area.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are visible signs of wear and handling, with scattered scratches and blemishes present.
What's Included
- Springfield Armory Model 1922 M2 .22 LR bolt-action rifle
The gray/green Parkerized finish on the barreled action contrasts with the polished in-the-white bolt, reflecting the period-correct build and finish techniques used at Springfield Armory. The steel receiver and barrel, combined with the robust service stock, give the rifle the weight and balance expected of its lineage.
As configured, the rifle is optimized for training and competition of its era: full-size dimensions, fine-adjustment rear sighting, protective hooded front blade, and a reliable detachable 5-round magazine system. Its excellent bore condition and crisp rifling underscore careful maintenance and preservation.
Country of origin is the United States, with production dating to the 1925-1933 period. This example aligns with documented M2 conversions, as indicated by the B-suffix serial, M2 bolt markings, and associated drawing numbers and inspection stamps.