Help identify M1903

[zartoon]

Thank you for the reply.
a couple of questions. I believe this to be a CMP rifle as well.
Are all CMP rifles sold (at least the 1903s) OK to shoot?
The handguard has these repairs in 3 slots. almost looks like someone cut slits in the handguard for cooling. Is that the reason for the repairs?

So basically, this rifle is not "correct". Its a mish-mash of parts. Is this what is refereed to on the boards are a franken-rifle?

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[Emri]

Is this what is refereed to on the boards are a franken-rifle?

No. It is what is refered to as a "mixmaster". The assembled parts are suitable for function but are of different manufacturers.

A "franken-rifle" is is one assembled from parts that were designed for other models of rifle. An example would be a M1903 with a M1917 bolt, barrel band, swivels, etc. installed on it.