legit 03 sniper??

[Embalmer]

Dont know much about these 03's. Original or made up of parts??

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIte...Item=130884218

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[Jim Tarleton]

Dont know much about these 03's. Original or made up of parts??

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIte...Item=130884218

This rifle may be a Warner & Swasey Sniper Rifle, but NOT for a M1913 scope, and it is somewhat doubtful it is a real W&S sniper rifle due to its particular serial number, but that is just a maybe. The rifle is years too soon for the M1913. The rifle originally came with a M1908 Warner & Swasey, if it is authenticate. The mount rail screws should be exactly flush with the inside of the receiver, and staked in a particular way.

What is disturbing about this rifle is the rifle's serial number is stamped inside the rail and is for this rifle, which cannot be. The serial number in the rail has been added by someone at a later date.

The earliest known M1913 Warner & Swasey Sniper rifle, to my knowledge, is SA SN 577890.

These are just my humble opinions.

Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

I think John Beard pretty much concurrs with you, Jim. I think I asked him about it awhile back.

[Jim Tarleton]

That's because we are both MSU Bulldogs!

Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

Let's see...that's Montana State? Michigan State? Minnesota State???

[John Beard]

Let's see...that's Montana State? Michigan State? Minnesota State???

Mississippi State!!!!

J.B.

[Jim Tarleton]

You forgot Memphis State.

Jim

[Jim Tarleton]

Go Bulldogs!

Maybe this year. You been back recently, John? I went back in 1987, and the place had changed a lot, but still looked the same in a way. I love the old buildings. I still remember compulsory ROTC and those wool uniforms in that oppressive heat. I have never cleaned an M1 since.

Jim

[Rick the Librarian]

I knew that -- just wanted to see if I could get a rise out of J.B.