M1903 late SA 12-36 serial

[Lt1]

According to the Big Cheese.. ALL 1903 rifles have the punch mark . Some even 2 It has nothing to do with NM or T polished rails . Old Maid`s tale Check closely your standard 03s Its hard to see under the Parkerizing .

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[Hambone]

Did the punch mark denote assembly into a barreled action?

[Lt1]

It is unknown .The punch is very light almost intended or machine applied .It may be a hardness test or case depth . I believe if you check other standard issue 03s you will see the punch mark as well .I think it is mistakenly associated with NM & T rifles with polished rails making the punch easily visible on a polished rail .Sorry to drag the thread . Good luck with your find >