1903 (A-what?)

[browningautorifle]

The Army never pulled the low numbers receivers from Service

The Marines never pulled any low number receivers

The Army removed the policy of replacing low number receivers

Springfield Armory wanted to go public in 1944 stating low numbers were entirely safe,

The whole tone of the low number receivers changed in WWII

You know how many times this exact discussion comes up as well Steve, I wonder if a sticky could be created with not just this info you speak of but I know you have written documentation in the reams in possession. To be able to show these things would be beneficial to not just this forum but it will come up in future internet searches...