I have recently come across and have a few questions regarding a Springfield M1903. There are a few marking in the gun such as:

US
Springfield
Armory
Model 1903
51387

On the Barrel Just behind the front sight:

SA
10-09
A

Now we have done a little research and what we have come up with on a few select sites is that this is a very early issued model number. (1904) Now the barrel stamp from what we can see was not made until 1909 according to this certain website http://vishooter.home.att.net/SA.txt. It also doesn't seem to have the original stock on it. The stock that is on it now more represents the sporterized look with the cheek pad.
I guess what i am asking is if this gun has any value to it since it is such a low serial number. Or if anybody has any better information for me for what i have in front of me.

Thanks guys this would be a real help,
STiX
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