!903 Rock Island Questions

[SUB VET II]

Rock Island : SN 376505. A true Mix Master. Barrel SA.7/44. Bolt Sleeve has an R; Bolt, BF1;Firing pin strker,R Stock, Circled P and plain P; two screws, butt plate smooth w/ metal oiler etc. Stock has Ord bomb under muzzle. Rifle shoots MOA at 100 yds off bench. Question: When was rifle made and any other other info you may have. Could not turn it down for the price. Four Bills. Was I wrong?

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[John Beard]

Rock Island : SN 376505. A true Mix Master. Barrel SA.7/44. Bolt Sleeve has an R; Bolt, BF1;Firing pin strker,R Stock, Circled P and plain P; two screws, butt plate smooth w/ metal oiler etc. Stock has Ord bomb under muzzle. Rifle shoots MOA at 100 yds off bench. Question: When was rifle made and any other other info you may have. Could not turn it down for the price. Four Bills. Was I wrong?

Your rifle's receiver was serialized in very late 1918 or very early 1919. The receiver was most likely assembled to a complete rifle at that time or shortly thereafter. The rifle was since overhauled and re-barreled in late WWII and re-assembled from mixed parts as you indicate. The bolt, bolt sleeve, and stock are all WWII-vintage parts. The stock apparently came from a Remington rifle.

At four bills, you did well. Congratulations!

J.B.

[SUB VET II]

Thank You J.B. When is your book coming out? Always a pleasure hearing from you.