Star Gauge Numbers on Early NM Rifles
Someone asked Rick if there were star-gauge numbers on the barrel of his 1915 NM rifle. I have not seen star-gauge numbers on any NM barrels manufactured prior to 1921. The star-gaue mark on the muzzle was added late in 1921. My 1920 NM (No. 1181306/SA 12-19) does not have the star-gauge number or mark. My 1921 NM (No. 1229240/SA 5-21) has a star-gauge number on the barrel but no muzzle marking. My 1922 NM (No. 1232141/SA 11-21) has both the star-gauge numbers on the barel and the star-gauge mark on the muzzle. My 1913 NM (No. 544856/SA 2-13) does not have any star-gauge numbers on the barrel. The star-gauge barrel numbers appear to have been added in Fiscal Year 1921 (July 1, 1920-June 30, 1921) and the star-gauge muzzle marking in FY 1922.https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...DSC02269-1.jpg
RIA EXCEPTION to these DATES!
I have a RIA 1903 that was was mfg. in 1918 [SN #278072] and the barrel is dated 1-19 it has Star Gauge Number:wave: C135. Warmest Regards Jerry
Rick I'm Sorry About That Copy Of Guadalcanal Diary
RICK: I know Sister Mary Frances has sent you to hunt me down for that copy of "Guadalcanal Diary" I slipped back on the shelf in 1965 when it was overdue and I accidently...just happened...to forget to pay the fines. That being said I'm not sure what the fact Remington or anyone not making NM'S in WWI [In fact I was not aware REMINGTON had ever contracted for ANY 1903'S UNTIL MARCH 1941] has to do with my 1919 ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL rifle and the support your facts lend to Alvin #3/Tarleton's position. I tend to agree that the numbers while they may be steel lot codes, are not in the correct location? Why? I'm sure I've missed the point but that's nothing new...ask Sister Mary Frances! Warmest Regards :sos:Jerry