Hey guys, new to the forum and new to the 1903! I just acquired a beautiful Rock Island 1903 Ser# 288384. It has some of the characteristics of a National Match rifle from what I have been able to find on the net:
-bolt highly polished
-I dont know how to describe the stock
-star gauged barrel... S A 9-42
-Lyman 48 receiver sight w/globe front sight

I dont know much about these rifles but shouldnt the bolt be etched w/the serial number as well as the stock? I shot the rifle yesterday and with Federal 168gr match rounds it shot a couple of 3 round 1 hole groups but the majority were 1" with no groups over 1.5". The bore is not that great...the grooves are dark and rough but the lands are nice a bright and not too rounded. How do I find out if this is a National Match rifle? Thanks!
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