Hello ALL,
I have aquired a M1903 Rock Island that I know very little about. I am hoping knowledgable people will give me their opinion as to what I actually have. a nice original arsenal refurb or a parts gun someone did in their garage. In particular I have the following questions.
1. I cant find any of the cartouches or marks normally associated with rebuilds. the only marks I can find is a number "3" behind the trigger guard. three number "2" on the top forearm and the number "105" near the butt plate. I think I see the outline of where a cartouche should be on the left behind the safety but can only make out a half a box or maybe they are scratches. but it doesnt appear to have been sanded. so whats the thoughts on the stock? if it did go through a rebuild shouldnt it have some additioanl marks?
2. I noticed it has a replaced barrel from Springfield dated 1-42 but then I noticed an "R" on the side of the rear site. I assume that stands for Remington and not Rock Island. so was it normal to parts from differant suppliers for a rebuild?
3. the bolt.....the only number I can find anywhere on the bolt appears to be an '8" or two circles side by side on the top of the bolt handle. no other markings I can find. is this normal and what does this mean?
I've tried to attach photos to help with any ID. if others are needed. just let me know.
Thanks in advance.
PS.....I already know I shouldnt shoot it LOL. I have no intentions of it. I just wanted a nice collectable gun. I hope I didnt get taken.
Sam
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