CMP Low Number Springfield arrives

**Rick the Librarian** · 12-16-2011 08:09 AM

Normally, you could get a premium price for that bolt - the Greek "etching" does lower the worth/value somewhat.

Joe DeChristopher does have some good parts, but they don't come at a bargain!

**Highly Recommended** · 12-16-2011 08:09 AM

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**hsr** · 12-16-2011 08:14 AM

Yeah, but he is local, I see him at all the local gun shows, and I have a high confidence that they are real, not reproduction

**hsr** · 12-16-2011 03:23 PM

Originally Posted by Mike D

The receiver has USMC characteristics.

Mike: I have looked through all of my references and except to 1 sentence about the Hatcher Hole in Canfield, or references to USMC sniper rifles, I can't find any details about how the Marines modified/updated their 1903s and no pictures. Can you suggest a reference?

Thanks

**Mike D** · 12-16-2011 08:12 PM

Get Canfields' newer book - "An Illustrated Guide to the '03 Springfield Service Rifle". It has a good list, but no photos. Lots of other good photos, though.

There have been lots of photos recently on the forums.

**Rick the Librarian** · 12-17-2011 08:20 AM

I believe Jouster icon

has a "sticky" written by Dick Culver on USMC modifications to M1903s.

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