I don't know a bunch about US military rifles but they draw my interest due to the history. I am thinking about purchasing a Springfield 1903 Mark 1 rifle with the Petersen cutout. The metal color has a dark green finish that has a slight satin shine. I was curoius if this is correct or is it suppose to have more of a blacker or blue coloring if it is original. What stampings should I be looking for to confirm this is an original rifle? The stock does have a "P" with a circle around it so I believe that means it has been rebuilt. No cartouch stampings or anything else visible. Barrel does have the SA with a date (can't remember) and the flaming bomb. I would like to buy a rifle that has most of the original parts. Rebuilds are okay becuase I know most were sent to the arsenals. I sure would appreciate your help. Thank you for your time.

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