I ran across this Rock Island 1903. The receiver, s/n 279669, dates from 1918 and carries a SA 12-27 bbl. The s/n is etched on the bolt - very faint - and is not visible in the photo. The bolt s/n matches the receiver. The bolt is a C8 (if I read John Beardicon's bolt chart correctly, it's a SA from 1918 and, despite the straight handle is DHT) & a hole has been drilled in the head between the lugs. The receiver has a Hatcher Hole. The butt plate has been stippled. The stock is stamped RI in .25" high characters on the tip & marked W on the butt under the BP. It is cut for the spare parts container & has two bolts. The stock has been sanded so no cartouche or proof mark is present. No Army rebuild or reproof stamps or any other markings are present. All in all, I beleive it to be a USMC rifle.
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