1903 Springfield "BushMaster"

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During 1942 the 158th Infantry of the Oklahoma National Guard were stationed in the Canal Zone of Panama with this carbine style of 03. The mods were done by the ordnance shops in Panama, & did not have Parkerizing capability, so all the barrels were blued after being cut down to 18 inches. (Reference was from 'The Springfield 1903 Rifles' by Lt. Col. William S Brophy)
Does anyone know how many of these rifles were produced? Other than the obvious barrel and forward stock modifications, were there any other alterations done to this rifle. The book entitled 'Springfield Armory/Shoulder Weapons 1795-1968' by Robert Ball have some great pics of this rifle as well, but not much info. Any info would be appreciated. Here's a pic of a copy I found on the net:

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