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    early 1903's

    Here are some photos of SA serial number 160963 with a SA 2-07 dated barrel, not a conversion, just very early productionAttachment 66658Attachment 66659Attachment 66660Attachment 66661Attachment 66662Attachment 66663

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    Quote Originally Posted by RCS View Post
    Here are some photos of SA serial number 160963 with a SA 2-07 dated barrel, not a conversion, just very early production
    Interesting, to still have the open bottom rear sight base and corresponding stock inletting. Very nice.

    I actually have two early Springfield examples with 1905 serial number receivers and shortened SA-05-A barrels. But both versions have the solid sleeve rear sight base w/ routed stock.

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    My stock has had some unfortunate stamp cancellations - but some things can't be helped. I know that many stocks were butchered in far worse ways.

    It is quite easy to see that the inspector's initials, J.F.C. (J.F. Coyle, 1906-1907), are appropriate for the no-crossbolt stock.





    But what is really bugging me is the name which is stamped on the left side, under the receiver. Civilian owner's name, VFW post name, officer's name, base name, armory name, U.S. Naval vessel name????? It just bugs me that I can't read it.

    Perhaps someone has seen a similar stock stamp?

    My best guess: T. G. M c L A S ? M ? N


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    early Rock Island 1903

    this early Rock Island s/n 64145 with RIA 3-07 barrelAttachment 66665Attachment 66666Attachment 66667

    Note the square end on the rear sight slide

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    Oops.

    Almost forgot to add the accessories which came with the gun. The bayonet is an M1905 Springfield Armory, dated 1906 w/serial number. Bright blade, blued handle, grips in excellent condition.

    The modified M1905 leather scabbard is inspector marked as R.I.A. 1907. F.P.B. These can't be too common!

    It also came with a U.S. marked canvas sight/muzzle cover.

    Pics, and enjoy.











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    You were holding out on us. That's a nice bayonet.
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    Rifles with no stock bolts must indeed be Very hard to come by. I don't see them anywhere. There was THIS one though that was given to me as a birthday present back aways. This photo was taken before my wife had it sporterized and slicked up for me. She's real light and easy to handle now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred G. View Post
    Rifles with no stock bolts must indeed be Very hard to come by. I don't see them anywhere. There was THIS one though that was given to me as a birthday present back aways. This photo was taken before my wife had it sporterized and slicked up for me. She's real light and easy to handle now!

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    Ha! You even drilled two holes in the front sight base before you chucked the extra lumber and railroad spike.

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    You Betcha!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Fred G. View Post
    sporterized and slicked up
    Pretty funny...always like to see that rifle Fred.
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