Bump to the top. For insurance purposes, I would appreciate someone in the know to give an approximate value for my pistol. Thanks in advance for any information.
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Bump to the top. For insurance purposes, I would appreciate someone in the know to give an approximate value for my pistol. Thanks in advance for any information.
The "P" is located on the underside of the barrel just below "K 5".
Thanks Tom. Do you think those Cornell rifles would have been randomly numbered? Probably so, I would think. Also, would they have left the ROTC rifles functional? I know my rifle probably wouldn't...
Thanks everyone.
Thanks Rick.
Thanks for the info RCS.
Serial number RIA 218855. Also, RIA 9-12 date on top of barrel. Also, can anyone tell me what the K 5 over P means on the bottom of the barrel? Any help/information will be greatly appreciated. The...
Thanks Jim.
I'm pretty sure the DOM of my pistol is 1917. I also know the magazine is not the original. I think the "S" on the lip means it was made by Scovill for Colt during WWII. My question is what would be...
Thanks Rick. Guess I'll just put it in the gun safe.
Thanks Rick. So, being a mixmaster, does it still have value? Is it collectible? Would it be worth it to look for original parts? I certainly don't plan on selling it, but do you have any idea the...
Thanks. I'll try to send pictures to Jim.
I'm a new member and love reading the forums. I just recently obtained a RIA Model 1903, and look forward to sharing pics and obtaining information about my pre WWI rifle.
Hello everyone, my first post. I just recently got a Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 (serial # 218xxx) that I was told many years ago by my grandmother that it belonged to my great uncle, who fought...