Anyone recognize this barrel stamp?

[AustinWiseguy]

John, re the “K” sub-inspection mark: does this mark commonly appear on most/all M1903 rifle stocks or on the older WWI rifles? I ask only to ascertain if the stock has most likely been replaced or most likely original to the rifle.

Thanks so much for your input.

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[John Beard]

John, re the “K” sub-inspection mark: does this mark commonly appear on most/all M1903 rifle stocks or on the older WWI rifles? I ask only to ascertain if the stock has most likely been replaced or most likely original to the rifle.

Thanks so much for your input.

All Springfield Armory stocks have a subinspection mark in the cutoff recess. The letters vary widely, depending on who the stocker was and when he worked. Your rifle has been overhauled, refinished, and re-assembled from mixed parts. Your rifle's stock is a correct stock for your rifle, but is not likely original to it.

Stay safe!

J.B.