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    1903 Serrated Trigger?

    Hoping you guys could give me some quick info on this trigger I have. The front is serrated(correct term?) vertically and about 4 grooves near the bottom. It is stamped on one side C 64032. With Vi shooters site currently down, and my Canfield book still in the mail, I need some help. I'll post some pics after I get the kids to bed. Can someone please tell me when this type of trigger was used? Thanks, Mike
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    after 1932..closer to 1938

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    Thanks Chuck. I just noticed the first hump on the top of the trigger has been polished down smooth. I've remember reading a thread about how it is easy to mess these things up. Can you tell by the pic what kind of job was done and what kind of pull I can expect?

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    Sorry, it's toast. Someone did it to remove the 2 stage trigger. It is now a 1 stage mess. Sorry. Springfield Sporters has them new in the wrap.

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    another trigger

    Here is another 1903 trigger with the drawing number. I heard these are from the late 1930's
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    They started stamping the drawing numbers on certain M1903 parts in the mid-1930s. Stocks and handguards were two other examples.
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    number on trigger ?

    Are these both drawing numbers ? C 64032 and B 128428 ?

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    Yes, they are. Some people think they are serial numbers but they are "part identifiers".
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    drawing numbers on triggers

    Could there be two different drawing numbers for the same part ?

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    Could there be two different drawing numbers for the same part ?
    Yes, when one was used for a service rifle and the other was used for a National Match rifle.

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