Question on Springfield 1903

[SUB VET II]

S/N of rifle 1253228. Barrel date 12/28. Original ? Bolt marked on top of handle with a W 3 L. Initals JFC in a long box under saftey assembly. Butt plate smooth. The Slide Binding Screw is Octagen in shape. Stock is grooved. Only other mark on stock is a circled proof mark. Barrel muzzle
appears new. Would appreciate any comments. Different subject: Has information been removed from the VI Shooters Site? Thanks in advance.

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[Jeff L]

That serial number lands in the 1923 range, so the answer would be no. VI Shooter's info in still there (see link below). Can you post some pics?

http://vishooter.home.att.net/sa_serialization.txt

-Jeff L

[SUB VET II]

Thanks Jeff L : Concurr. No photo capability. I'm living in the dark ages. Still using my Nikon 35's I brought from Korea and Viet Nam.0000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000000 00000000000000000000000000000

[Da CSP 1903shooter]

S/N of rifle 1253228. Barrel date 12/28. Original ? Bolt marked on top of handle with a W 3 L. Initals JFC in a long box under saftey assembly. Butt plate smooth. The Slide Binding Screw is Octagen in shape. Stock is grooved. Only other mark on stock is a circled proof mark. Barrel muzzle
appears new. Would appreciate any comments. Different subject: Has information been removed from the VI Shooters Site? Thanks in advance.

Your rifle is not listed on SRS. But it is very close to a block of National Match rifles. It is possible that it was originally a NM rifle that was used in matches. After the matches the rifles were usually rebuilt as standard M1903's using a new barrel. Many were then sold by through the DCM or returned to service. There is no way to be sure, but it is possible.

1253209A1 112235DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253213 051632DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253216A1 060436DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253230A1 120936DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253241A1 060536DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253245 031341APG MUZZLE PRESSURE TEST
1253247 061332DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253250 112531DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253273A1 112135DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253287 061732DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253328NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1253333NM 011824DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253339NM 090827FT DUPONT TO SA
1253342NM 01063117TH ORD CO FT BENNING
1253366NM 090827FT DUPONT TO SA
1253372 070242USS MEREDITH (DD434)
1253390NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1253390NM 050530DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253391NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1253413NM 090827FT DUPONT TO SA
1253420A1 042836DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253425NMP 020124DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253455A1 042336DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42

[usabaker]

Your rifle is not listed on SRS.

How do you access the SRS, I want to look up my numbers. SN # 44611, 1525685, 611998, & 3301431

Thanks,

Bill

[Marksman]

Hi,

Sorry to butt in, but Ive got an '03 with a close serial number: 1 254 405. It's got a star-gauged barrel (SA 4-28), Winchester-pattern scope blocks on the barrel and receiver ring (7.2 inches apart), the bolt and bolt-way have been polished, BUT it is in an earler one-recoil bolt finger-groove barrel.

Any records of this s/n at SRS?

Mark.
PS: It shoots very well. Two week ago, fitted with Winchester A-5, all scoring shots in the black at 1000 yards!

[Da CSP 1903shooter]

Hi,

Sorry to butt in, but Ive got an '03 with a close serial number: 1 254 405. It's got a star-gauged barrel (SA 4-28), Winchester-pattern scope blocks on the barrel and receiver ring (7.2 inches apart), the bolt and bolt-way have been polished, BUT it is in an earler one-recoil bolt finger-groove barrel.

Any records of this s/n at SRS?

Mark.
PS: It shoots very well. Two week ago, fitted with Winchester A-5, all scoring shots in the black at 1000 yards!

Mark, There are a few rifles that are real close but your's isn't listed.

1254395A1 100835DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254410NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1254414NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1254417NM 073028DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254420 040728DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254423NMP 020124DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254441NMP 012324DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254449SPL 040923DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1254458NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1254465NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA

[DMark]

.... 1254465NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA

In the example above, what does "FT DUPONT TO SA" mean?

Thanks,

[Da CSP 1903shooter]

In the example above, what does "FT DUPONT TO SA" mean?

Thanks,

Ft Dupont to SA means the rifle was sent to be used at the Ft Dupont rifle matches. After the match it was returned to Springfield Armory. I have had two rifles that were listed as such. The first was used at the match, returned and rebuilt as a standard issue rifle. The second rifle, which I still own, was returned and rebuilt as a NM rifle with a 1928 "Star" barrel. The paper work shows a list of about 40 or 50 rifles that were returned to SA. There are a group of "A" rifles & a group of "B" rifles. The "A" rifles were used in the matches, the "B' rifles were not used.

[Smokeeaterpilot]

Ft Dupont to SA means the rifle was sent to be used at the Ft Dupont rifle matches. After the match it was returned to Springfield Armory. I have had two rifles that were listed as such. The first was used at the match, returned and rebuilt as a standard issue rifle. The second rifle, which I still own, was returned and rebuilt as a NM rifle with a 1928 "Star" barrel. The paper work shows a list of about 40 or 50 rifles that were returned to SA. There are a group of "A" rifles & a group of "B" rifles. The "A" rifles were used in the matches, the "B' rifles were not used.

PM sent, I may have discovered a rifle from that shipment you mention and would like to discuss those rifles. Thanks