U.S. Army Rock Island Arsenal M1903 Rifle…….SOLD

Bolt Action Model 1903 Rock Island Arsenal U.S. Service Rifle

S/n 274264, .30-06 caliber, 24″ round barrel, blued and parkerized finish, walnut stock.

Produced at the Rock Island Arsenal in 1918. The top of the receiver is marked “US. / ROCK ISLAND / ARSENAL. / MODEL 1903” over the serial number. The barrel is marked behind the foresight “R.I.A. / Ordenance bomb / 5 – 29” this refers to the barrels date of manufacture. ( It is probable that this rifle was re-barrled after WW1) The foresight is a regular blade type with a tangent rear sight set up to a maximum of 2700 yards.

The stock does not have the grasping grooves but is of the smooth straight type with two reinforcing bolts and also has the buttplate with trap and cavity for cleaning materials etc. All sling swivles and stacking hooks are present along with the bayonet lug. The stock also shows a clear “P” proof acceptance mark forward of the trigger guard along with some other sub inspectors’ marks on various parts of the rifle.

This rifle has experienced a major overhaul by the arsenal, leaving us with a well finished and funtional weapon. The outside of the breech shows some pitting which has been finished over with green parkerizing. The rest of the weapon is in fine condition, the stock is very good with few dents or scratches or marks. The bore is excellent and the action fine.

See page headed 1903 Receiver failures

Stock code:  f 103

£1250.00

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