I just purchased a 1903 Springfield and have a couple questions. My book said the 1903A1 serial number range was approximately 1.2 to 1.5 million with a Type C stock, etc. This 03's SN is 1,505,XXX. It has a SA barrel dated 8-42. The bore is dark but has lots of rifling. Have started the cleaning process and hope it slicks up. Stock has a nice dark red color with nearly no skuff marks, etc. From the books description it is a WWII type C stock. It doesn't have any cartouches or finger grooves and feels fat in the grip. Why is the SN above the highest range in the SA book references. Did SA build several thousand extra receivers and build rifles on in to the early 40's? Any history or references on this range of high number Springfields would be appreciated,
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