Springfield Armory 1903.... strange bird, questions
Recently acquired a Springfield Armory 1903, serial number dates it at 1912 mfg. Really a strange bird.....it appears to have undergone a depot/arsenal rebuild and is in very good condition considering it's supposed age. Serial number 529..., 6 digits. The receiver is shiny parkerized not the dull anti shine, it has a dark dark parkerized or blued barrel that has SA 9-44 stamped on it near the muzzle. and here's the real kicker, the stock is worn with several scratches and minor gouges as would be expected for that age and has a stamped POD D cartouche inside a square box on the left side. Also just behind the trigger guard is a P in a circle and a another P alone behind that stamped in the stock. When disassembled the receiver shows no other stampings that I can find. New to forum, was directed her by GCA editor, a big thank you to any one who can give me any identifying info.
