Quote Originally Posted by Rock1903 View Post
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!
Well you have come to the right place. In the mean time if you could take some more and better pictures it would help.
The stock appears to have the "B" style pistol grip and it is possible your rifle may be a "U.S. Riifle Cal 30 Style NBA" although I'm not sure what to make of the 1942 barrel and globe front sight.

Regards,

Jim