I have a Rock Island 1903, serial number 398,xxx. It has a Springfield barrel dated 05/18. I emailed the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and got a response as per the attached file.
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I have a Rock Island 1903, serial number 398,xxx. It has a Springfield barrel dated 05/18. I emailed the Rock Island Arsenal Museum and got a response as per the attached file.
I have purchased a total of six "Cavalry Carbines" ranging in dates from 1899 to 1941. Three came from DK Firearms several months ago and three recent from RTI. I bought one of RTI's "Very Good"...
I forgot to post pictures of the hand stamped "M1" and the receiver serial number. Any one have any further info on the stock with no markings?
After more research, the carving on the right side of the stock is for a Philippine Army Headquarters Unit. “Alba” is also carved on the right side of the stock and “J. Alba” is carved on the bottom...
Bob,
There is no marking at all that I can see on the stock. There is no SA where you have indicated for sure. I removed the butt plate and there could be a very faint "EI" in the wood under the...
Bob,
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I received the RIA M 1903 SN: 398186 and have attached some pictures. I think that the RIA Receiver was likely delivered to Springfield for completion of the gun and that the SA barrel is correct...
I recently purchased a RIA 1903 with serial number 398186. From information on the Forum and links to other sites, I determined that this was a Receiver manufactured in 1918. It has a SA barrel...
I am looking at purchasing an RIA 1903 with serial number 386XXX. It has a SA barrel, dated 5/18. It also has a Lyman Peep Sight. Original sight is still installed and the front sight looks to be...