Sapper771
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I found a Rock Island Armory 1903 rifle at a pawn shop. Serial number is 248XXX, which puts it in the low serial number class (brittle receivers). The barrel date was RA over the flaming bomb with 4-44. The barrel appeared to be a two groove barrel in good condition. "NS" stamped on bolt handle. Pistol gripped stock (scant?)that appears to be a replacement. Chewed up serrated butt plate. Price was $500.
I dont know much about 1903's but the low serial number with a 1944 barrel puzzled me. Could this be a non-military rebarrel ? Or did the military continue issuing the rifles even after they discovered the brittle receiver issue?
I dont know much about 1903's but the low serial number with a 1944 barrel puzzled me. Could this be a non-military rebarrel ? Or did the military continue issuing the rifles even after they discovered the brittle receiver issue?
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