Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?
Thanks
Attachment 49923
Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?
Thanks
Attachment 49923
yup...
Ever run an SRS check on it? That color of finish often appears on USMC rifles... usually they have a Hatcher Hole on the left side of the receiver, but with an original barrel that wouldnt be the case on that rifle. Any more pictures?
USMC rifles iv had and seen have had a light grey finish, no hatcher hole on the left side, doubtful USMC
From the serial number alone, there is a very good chance that is a USMC rifle. Can you post more pictures? Stock in particular.
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286901 RI 08/11/36 USMC SCHOFIELD BKS
286971 07/01/31 USMC
286979 RI 01/15/42 USMC 8th MARINES RIFLE ON DEPARTURE FROM CAMP ELLIOT
Sorry, no more pictures. This one was taken by a friend of mine at the show. He said the stock had two cartouches: OHA1918 and FLW/RIA
FLW/RIA was, IIRC, a overhaul inspection stamp from the early 1920s. The other may be the original inspection stamp when the rifle was manufactured.