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Jim Watson · January 13, 2012, 11:32 PM

Between the wars, Springfield Armory made .22 rifles like that for training and target shooting. There were three models, the 1922, the 1922 M1, and the 1922 M2.
Papa's is the first of the series, the 1922 and the least common of the group.
They made 2020 1922s from 1922-1924.
Unfortunately for the collector value, Papa's has a replacement barrel made in April 1936 and a home checkering job on the stock.

There is one for sale at:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=268143953
You could track it to see what it sells for.
Papa's would be worth less because of the changes.

I would put the insurance premiums into a gun safe and lock it up.
Insurance money would not replace Papa's rifle.

January 13, 2012, 11:32 PM	#3
Jim Watson Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2001 Location: Alabama Posts: 18,543	Between the wars, Springfield Armory made .22 rifles like that for training and target shooting. There were three models, the 1922, the 1922 M1, and the 1922 M2. Papa's is the first of the series, the 1922 and the least common of the group. They made 2020 1922s from 1922-1924. Unfortunately for the collector value, Papa's has a replacement barrel made in April 1936 and a home checkering job on the stock. There is one for sale at: http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=268143953 You could track it to see what it sells for. Papa's would be worth less because of the changes. I would put the insurance premiums into a gun safe and lock it up. Insurance money would not replace Papa's rifle.