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Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?
Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?
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02-16-2014 09:52 PM
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Ever run an SRS check on it? That color of finish often appears on USMC rifles... usually they have a Hatcher Hole on the left side of the receiver, but with an original barrel that wouldnt be the case on that rifle. Any more pictures?
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USMC rifles iv had and seen have had a light grey finish, no hatcher hole on the left side, doubtful USMC
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From the serial number alone, there is a very good chance that is a USMC rifle. Can you post more pictures? Stock in particular.
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286901 RI 08/11/36 USMC SCHOFIELD BKS
286971 07/01/31 USMC
286979 RI 01/15/42 USMC 8th MARINES RIFLE ON DEPARTURE FROM CAMP ELLIOT
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Sorry, no more pictures. This one was taken by a friend of mine at the show. He said the stock had two cartouches: OHA1918 and FLW/RIA
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FLW/RIA was, IIRC, a overhaul inspection stamp from the early 1920s. The other may be the original inspection stamp when the rifle was manufactured.
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