Springfield 1903 marked firing pin rod

[RCS]

I found this firing pin rod some years ago in a NS bolt, note the drawing number ?

I must admit, I have never seen another firing pin rod with the drawing number.

Now could it be a National Match drawing number or just a late 1930's drawing number for a service rifle ?

[John Beard]

That particular drawing number is listed neither as a service rifle part nor as a National Match rifle part. That drawing number, however, is surrounded by National Match drawing numbers. So presumably, it's a National Match firing pin assembly.

Thanks for sharing!

J.B.