1903, made 1918, Raritan refurb and 1943 barrel...was this a USMC WWII rifle?

[dogngun]

I bought this 1903 Springfield last year when making a visit to a local gun shop. The owner's son called it to my attention and took enough off the tag price for me to get very interested in it and I bought it. He told me it was all original, and that an "old guy" had brought it in a few days previous...SN dated it to 1918, with a re barrel and some modifications at Raritan NJ. It looks to have the standard USMC features- the "Hatcher Hole", different bolt and wrench marks on the barrel under the wood. Has a flat black butt plate with punched holes for a grip on the shooter's shoulder. NO import stamp. I called the CMP and they had no record of it...it was NOT a Greek Return rifle.









I have several other pics, but no more on photobucket...Any thoughts on this rifle are appreciated. Thanks.

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