Another M1903 Springfield

[usabaker]

I spotted a 1903 Springfield at a gun store and made the mistake of telling a good friend about it and he bought it before I could. Not really a big deal though I asked him if he wanted it, I would have bought it if he hadn't.

I was looking up the serial number 1525685 and the information I've found shows that it was made in 1938, is there a place where I can confirm that?

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[AFJon]

This sight may help.

http://www.vishooter.net/m1903.html

[m1903rifle]

Was it in a pistol grip stock with a polished , bright bolt?

[usabaker]

"Was it in a pistol grip stock with a polished , bright bolt?"

Pistol Grip, Blued Bolt...

[Calif-Steve]

The very last of the '03's are quite interesting. Many NM's in the pile.

[m1903rifle]

One one number before yours went to Frankfort Arsenal for pressure testing.
1525684 PRESS 12/1945 FA PRESSURE TESTING
I'm not sure if that means it was made into a Mann pressure devise or not.

[usabaker]

Many NM's in the pile.

What does NM mean?

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One one number before yours went to Frankfort Arsenal for pressure testing.
1525684 PRESS 12/1945 FA PRESSURE TESTING
I'm not sure if that means it was made into a Mann pressure devise or not.

Do they take them out of the field to test? That rifle was made in 1938 but the one you posted tested in 1945.. Odd...

[henry r]

National Match.