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    Keep in mind that M1903s were very common and relatively cheap in the 1950s and 1960s. They were often seen as "work guns", not as collector's items.

    Also, the stock and drawing number was seen on ALL late 1930s stocks and handguards - it is not just seen on NM and DCM rifles.
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