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    I was given this 1903 Springfield today.

    I cleaned some rifles for an old WWII veteran that I know and I didn't charge him anything because I never do. I like doing things for my friends, especially if they can't do it themselves. He stopped by today and said he wanted me to have this rifle and when I asked him how much money he needed he told me that it was a gift and wouldn't take no for an answer. I was a little overwhelmed because this is one hell of a gift. It is in pretty nice shape(I should have taken pictures tomorrow in the daylight)and appears to be one of the last rifles made in 1921. Most of the parts look like they are from the right period but I won't make a guess on the stock because I'm always wrong. I can't quite make out the cartouche either. It has a single circle P on the pistol grip.















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    The rifle is substantially correct. The barrel, receiver, and bolt are original/correct. I can't quite read the markings on the stock. The rear sight slide is a WWII replacement, made by Oneida Limited. It may have been refinished, but I'm not sure. The handguard may also be a replacement, although I can't quite tell from the angle.

    A very nice rifle and it was very generous of the veteran to give it to you. I'm envious!
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    I wish I had friends like that.

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    How is the bore?

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    The bore is decent, it should shoot okay.

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    Karma rules! very nice looking 1903.

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    The post WWI rifles were the last of the Service Rifle production. They are all quite nicely made. You have a superior keeper there, lucky you.

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    Very Nice

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