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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.

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1253213 051632DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
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1253230A1 120936DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1253241A1 060536DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
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1253390NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
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1253391NM 041724FT DUPONT TO SA
1253413NM 090827FT DUPONT TO SA
1253420A1 042836DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
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