Springfield Armory M2 .22 LR Bolt-Action Training Rifle, 24.5 in Heavy Barrel, WWII 1942, Micrometer Aperture Sights, Walnut Stock
This Springfield Armory M2 is a WWII-era U.S. small-bore training rifle manufactured in 1942. Built to mirror the handling of the M1903 for economical marksmanship training, it features a heavy 24.5-inch barrel, receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear sight, and a globe-style front sight housing. The one-piece walnut service stock with grasping groove underscores its service configuration, and it retains the 5+1 capacity with a detachable box magazine.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle shows mild wear and is in great shape for its age.
What’s Included
- Springfield Armory M2 .22 LR bolt-action rifle
- 1x 5-round detachable box magazine (steel)
Developed from the Model of 1922 series, the M2 was purpose-built as a small-bore trainer to duplicate M1903 handling characteristics. This example dates to 1942, placing it squarely in the WWII era of U.S. military training arms.
The rifle uses a heavy, straight-taper 24.5-inch barrel with a reinforced shank for stability. It is chambered in .22 LR and operates via a smooth bolt-action on a steel receiver. Feeding is from a detachable box magazine, providing a 5+1 capacity, with a floorplate-mounted sliding catch for magazine release.
Sighting equipment is set up for precision: a receiver-mounted micrometer aperture rear sight (Lyman 48–type) pairs with a globe-style front sight housing. This arrangement supports fine elevation and windage control suited to training and target work.
The one-piece walnut service stock includes a semi-pistol grip and a grasping groove, with a single barrel band that integrates the front sling swivel. A rear sling swivel and checkered steel buttplate complete the service configuration. Length of pull measures 13.25.