1903 Manufactured Springfield 1903

[Southforkroad]

Looking for information on the following cartouches on this rifle I just purchased.
I think one is PODD. Can’t make out the double stamped?
Thanks in advance.
Chris

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[bcd8238]

Hi Southforkroad, sorry, I can't give any information on what you're looking for. I just wanted to say I love the stylised serial number stamp. Very nice looking rifle btw.

[m1903rifle]

Probably O.G.E.K which was a rebuild stamp used at Ogden, UT facility. Some of the stamps were associated with the famous shooter and writer Elmer Keith.

[RCS]

Most of the PODD stamps (last D is inspector) Have the BA-WL or variations of the inspector stamps and never seen the PODD with Ogden Arsenal stamp. When the Japanese invaded the Philippines the POD disappeared for good.

Here is a photo of my Springfield 1903 with a SA 2-18 dated barrel and PODD and BA-WL
rebuild stampsAttachment 119861Attachment 119862