Here's a few close up pictures of various stampings. Note the bottom of the receiver with the numerous stamps.
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Here's a few close up pictures of various stampings. Note the bottom of the receiver with the numerous stamps.
Thank you Harlan.
I am in the process of giving the stock some Tung Oil and detailing the disassembled components. There are many "R" stamped parts that I will try to photograph as well as the...
Many thanks for the thorough explanation! I am new to the M1903, and I truly appreciate the help. These rifles have a tremendous history, which I enjoy researching.
Thanks for all of your responses....
So I have some questions regarding the stamping on the stock. On the left side there are 2 stamps in rectangular boxes. One is C-S.A.A. and the other L. S.A.A.. Also, rear of those 2 markings is...
792XXX. Too bad about the safety issue with these. I would have liked to take it to the range.
My God that restoration work is over the top. I got to drive a Kettenkrad years ago, what a blast. I owned a 1943 BMW R75 with sidecar. The BMW for me, was much more comfortable. Those Kettenkrads...
What signs does the stock have to make it a WWII version?
1907 model has a serial number 31XXXX. Bore is bright with clean rifling.
1918 model has a serial number of 79XXXX. Bore is bright with clean rifling.
Looking for collector value in this 1918 Springfield Model 1903 as well.
Thanks
Please give opinions on this Model 1903. As collector value, where would this range in value?