Date on 1903 barrel. What does it mean.

[Walch]

Is the date on the barrel(7-41). Is that the date of manufature or a re inspection date?

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[CaptSimon]

Manufacture Date

[Walch]

Manufacture Date

Ok thanks a lot. That was my impression from past experiences. A fellow at a gun store told me it was a 1919 rifle that was the re inspection date. He also said it was done when they pulled it back out for service after Pearl Harbor but the date was three months before Pearl Harbor.

[Walch]

The barrel of this gun was the typical grey finish that I see on other rifles, While the receiver had a green tint (which I have seen, but not sure on vintage I guess). Any thoughts with my first question in mind.

[Fred G.]

Like CaptSimon says, the date on the barrel is the manufacture date of that barrel. What is the serial number of the receiver?

[Walch]

I didn't write it down. It was out of my price range so I didn't take note of the serial number. It was a beautiful gun thou.

[eb2151]

A 1903 barrel with the date of 7-41 will be a Contract Sedgley barrel.
Respectfully submitted
Ed Byrns

[Walch]

Can you tell me a little bit about Sedgley barrels?thanks to everyone for the replies I appreciate it

[eb2151]

Sedgley provided barrels for the 1903 rifle under contract to the USMC.
The barrels were critically needed for repair of these rifles.
In my opinion,the early Sedgley barrels are not seen often.
Ed Byrns

[Rick the Librarian]

Keep in mind the date on the barrel has nothing to do with the manufacture date of the receiver or other parts. The barrel was often installed years or even decades after manufacture of the rifle.