USMC M1903A1 Sniper

[Tom Jackson]

Here are some pictures of my SA M1903A1 Sniper w/Unertl telescopic sight. The rifle, serial no. 1496359, barrel date "3-37", is a standard late production SA M1903A1 NM w/USMC modifications. The stock has the standard "SA/SPG" final inspection mark and encircled "P" proof mark. The barrel has the star-gauge mark on the muzzle and star-gauge number on the barrel. The bolt and stock are both marked with the rifle serial number. The trigger guard has the typical USMC modifications and the underside of the barrel has the fixture mark. The bolt has the distinctive blue found on USMC Sniper rifles. The scope mounts ARE NOT soddered to the barrel or receiver and the mount screws are NOT staked. I have owned this rifle since 1986 - it originally was purchased from a retired Marine colonel in San Diego. This appears to be a late production USMC M1903A1 NM rifle that was modified by the Marines to sniper configuration c. 1943.

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