Mike,
The top rifle is a model 1922 MI caliber .22 training rifle. NRA sales variant. The original stock has been reworked into a more slim profile as a sporting rifle.
The second rifle is a 1903 NRA sporter variant. I posted this rifle as a reference. It is also in the original stock. The original stock on it would have been the same as the stock on a 1922 sales model with the exception of the cross bolts and cut out for the magazine cut-off. We are quite certain this rifle was restyled by Shelhamer.
The bolt handle is in the typical location, visible in the shot from below.
The second rifle is from my dads collection and is pictured in the chapter on depression era sporters in Petrov's second book. Other than that little scratch in the grip from dads gun rack, this is the cleanest, most well preserved pre-war custom rifle I have come across. While not a fancy gun, the blue and hand rubbed oil stock finish look like they just came off his bench.
Regards,
John
