Looking for information on SA 1479546

[RCS]

This rifle was purchased from Golden State Arms Co in Calif many years ago, s/n 1479546 without the Hatcher hole, barrel is dated SA 9-35, handguard has faint drawing number, bolt is NS, buttplate is smooth. Note the punch mark under the serial number. Any information would be appreciated.Attachment 37736Attachment 37737Attachment 37738Attachment 37739Attachment 37740

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[Phil McGrath]

I'm no 03 expert but your rifle looks mostly correct for its vintage, I can see the striker that I thinks belongs on a early rifle. Late recievers were held in reserve for the replacement of Single Heat Treat Rifles so they could have any era parts. I think your rifle like mine falls into the anything go'es catigory.

[m1903rifle]

It's not listed in SRS records. Barrel date is probably correct for the receiver. There are some National Match rifles close to your serial number. Does the barrel have the star gage stamp on the muzzle at 6:00?

[RCS]

Thanks for checking SRS records for me, the barrel is standard issue without any NM markings

[John Beard]

This rifle was purchased from Golden State Arms Co in Calif many years ago, s/n 1479546 without the Hatcher hole, barrel is dated SA 9-35, handguard has faint drawing number, bolt is NS, buttplate is smooth. Note the punch mark under the serial number. Any information would be appreciated.

Bob,

Your rifle is something of a puzzle. Your rifle looks mostly correct and somewhat original. The grasping-groove stock with an S.A./S.P.G. inspeciton stamp is a correct stock for your rifle. And the nickel steel bolt, drawing numbered handguard, and cocking piece are also correct parts for your rifle. But, judging from your photos, the finish on your rifle appears to be a WWII Navy refinish. So, it's a bit puzzling how your rifle got refinished, but got re-assembled with mostly correct parts. And, finally, the cutoff appears to be a WWII contractor-made replacement, which may be more contemporary with the refinish.

Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing!

J.B.

[CptEnglehorn]

Mr.Beard in regards to RCS's rifle, what would be signs of naval use, ie finish wise, etc.

[John Beard]

Look at the pictures. That's what a late WWII Navy refinish looks like. At least, that's how the pictures appear on my computer. I could be fooled, however. It wouldn't be the first time. Or the second. Or the third. Or the fouth....

J.B.

[RCS]

Since the original purchase of s/n 1479546, there was some changes during the years, the stock was changed from a scant stock marked C-S.A.A. in a rectangle with a square corner boxed P to the SA SPG stock, the bolt was changed from a BF1 to NS and the trigger guard had the early pin installed for the trigger. The receiver has that kind of rough dull black color while the barrel assembly is more of a green color. The barrel was original to the receiver unless changed in service

[John Beard]

Since the original purchase of s/n 1479546, there was some changes during the years, the stock was changed from a scant stock marked C-S.A.A. in a rectangle with a square corner boxed P to the SA SPG stock, the bolt was changed from a BF1 to NS and the trigger guard had the early pin installed for the trigger. The receiver has that kind of rough dull black color while the barrel assembly is more of a green color. The barrel was original to the receiver unless changed in service

I can't blame you for making the changes. I would have made them also. But, you just traded one set of riddles for another! :-)

Thanks for the update!

J.B.

p.s.,

While you're making changes, you need to find a nice pre-WWII cutoff.