1903 supposedly from the Philippines in a case with a plaque?

[Mike D]

If the Springfield came from the Philippines, it would have been been from US forces. The Filipino forces were primarily armed with the M1917 rifles. A little short of 250,000 were captured by the Japanese who used them to arm their own forces. When the US recaptured the Philippines, US forces burned the M1917s which technically was propriety of the Philippine government. US Forces quickly rearmed the Philippines with the latest US arms, the M1 Garand, M1 Carbine, BAR, etc. While an interesting M1903, you know the old adage, don't buy the story buy the gun.

"US forces burned the M1917's"

Please cite your references on this! Interesting statement that I would like to learn more about.

Mike