picked up a 1903 need some advice

[Rick the Librarian]

I couldn't agree more with Promo -- DO NOT drill and tap - it is more than likely a NM rifle. At worst case, it is a original rifle in most cases. As Jim, said, the bayonet is a Krag.

The buttplate is one used on NM rifles of the period, but also service rifles, as well. The "coarse" buttplate looked different.

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[Tarpon1959]

See I knew you guys would help... I will take pictures of the bolt and look for markings on the muzzle. so it would be on the bottom of the muzzle opposite side of the markings on the top or at the end of the barrel?