My M1903A3 from 1943

[Joe W]

Why the tape over the last 3 1/2 digits of the serial number when we all know the number is 3993677 ???
n any case nice rifle. I like the USMC sight cover a need to get one. There is one on G.B. with a bid of $ 65.00 and a buy it now of $ 85.00. To much for me but I would like to pick one up.