Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?

[brick26]

Is this correct original finish on receiver of 1903 RI 7-18 barrell?

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[Chuckindenver]

yup...

[TDP0311]

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?

[Chuckindenver]

USMC rifles iv had and seen have had a light grey finish, no hatcher hole on the left side, doubtful USMC

[Jim Tarleton]

From the serial number alone, there is a very good chance that is a USMC rifle. Can you post more pictures? Stock in particular.

jt

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

[brick26]

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

[Rick the Librarian]

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.