1931 NM rifle

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1931 NM rifle

I bought this rifle in 1985, the serial number is 1373022 and the star gaged barrel is dated SA 7-29. This rifle came with a SA SPG cartouched "C" stock with the serial number 1497163 and D-1836 stamped near the rear swivel. This rifle came with two NS bolts, one having the headless cocking piece.

I sent John Beard an email in 2003 about this rifle and additional detailed later on. Mr Beard replied that the C 128 code on the barrel identifies it as having been made at Rock Island during WW1. The left over barrel blank along with a huge shipment of parts and stocks were sent to Springfield in 1926. Mr Beard also said that
this rifle is a 1931 NM rifle but was retained in military service and not sold. Even though the barrel is stamped SA, it is a Rock Island barrel blankAttachment 59188 Attachment 59189 Attachment 59190 Attachment 59191 Attachment 59192 Attachment 59193

John's the best, Ray

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1931 NM Rifle

Ray, you are correct about John Beard.

Here is one of the bolts that came with this rifleAttachment 59195 Attachment 59196

One of the "headless" type cocking pieces, which, if I'm not mistaken, was developed by John Garand.

Here's my 1924 NM with one:

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