Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 .22 LR Bolt-Action U.S. Training Rifle, 24 in Heavy Barrel, Lyman Aperture/Globe Sights
This Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 is a U.S. .22 LR training rifle from the interwar era, built with a 24-inch heavy barrel and precision target sights. Receiver and barrel carry correct Springfield and caliber markings, and the rifle retains its full-length wooden stock with military-style sling hardware. With reported M1922M1 production of approximately 13,708 rifles, this example stands out for its clear markings, target-style sighting setup, and classic Springfield Armory build.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The stock shows noticeable wear consistent with handling and use. There is visible surface rust on the receiver and barrel. The bore is clean and shiny. No magazine is included, and the rifle is presented in single-shot configuration.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory Model 1922 M1 .22 LR bolt-action rifle
- No magazine included
The M1922 M1 was Springfield Armory’s purpose-built .22 LR training rifle patterned after the M1903, offering service-like handling with rimfire economy. This example dates to the interwar period and reflects the configuration favored for marksmanship training, with a robust barrel and precise target sights.
Markings are consistent and informative: the receiver ring reads "U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY M1922MI CAL. .22," and the barrel shank is marked "LONG RIFLE CARTGE ONLY." The safety lever is marked "READY." The bolt handle root is stamped "N.S.," and multiple small bolt parts are marked "M2."
Sighting equipment is set up for fine adjustment, featuring a receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear sight with windage and elevation scales, paired with a Lyman hooded globe front sight. This configuration complements the 24-inch heavy-profile barrel for stable, repeatable aiming.
The rifle retains its full-length straight-grip wooden stock without finger grooves and no upper handguard. Hardware includes a single lower barrel band with sling swivel, a rear sling swivel at the toe, and a steel checkered buttplate. The length of pull measures 13.25 inches.
As configured, the rifle operates as a single-shot since a magazine is not present. The action is the classic Springfield bolt-action design with a steel receiver, and the chambering is .22 Long Rifle.