03 springfield

**camclans** · 02-11-2012 04:34 PM

I have an '03 Springfield that belonged to my dad. He bought it from the Rock Island Arsenal in November of '47 while he was in the Air Force. I have the letter he wrote requesting information on purchasing the rifle, a list from the Arsenal on who can buy surplus equipment, the shipping invoice ,and the receipt for the rifle. The serial no.(1324xxx) indicates the rifle was manufactured in 1929. The barrel is marked [ S A (bomb)9-38]. It has not been kept in a hermetically sealed case, so it has a few bumps and bruises and needs a major cleaning. I've attached some photo's. Comments please.
JC

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**Calif-Steve** · 02-11-2012 05:02 PM

You have a very nice keeper there. Lots of late 1938/39 barrels were National Match barrels. Please post a photo of the muzzle. Is there an asterisk at 6:00 o'clock on the muzzle?

**camclans** · 02-11-2012 06:29 PM

No asterisk. I'll post more photo's after I clean it. (embarrassment factor)

**Calfed** · 02-12-2012 02:48 PM

You have an excellent keepsake and the documentation adds significantly to the value.

**Jason60chev** · 02-14-2012 09:01 AM

Also, if you remove the top handguard, there may be an Alpha/Numeric marking just ahead of the rear sight. If the Star Gage mark on the muzzle crown has worn off, the other marking would confirm a NM barrel.

**DeputyBill** · 02-14-2012 09:42 AM

JC,
Nice between-the-wars M1903!
Thanks for sharing the pics; looking forward to seeing more!

**camclans** · 02-15-2012 09:32 PM

I check the area under the hand guard and found a 'P' on the top of the barrel and a '1 B' on the right side just below the 'P'. Also a number on the right side under the sight. 0 63934. Photo's soon.

**Calif-Steve** · 02-15-2012 10:55 PM

Doesn't sound like a NM to me. It is a real keeper, however.

**Mike D** · 02-16-2012 11:05 AM

Definitely a keeper! Could you post photos of the paperwork, too? Thanks, Mike

**camclans** · 02-16-2012 10:34 PM

Here's photo's of paper work. The first is the letter, the second and third is from RIA saying who is eligible to purchase, the forth is shipping, and the last is the receipt.
JC

Attachment 31035 Attachment 31036 Attachment 31037 Attachment 31038 Attachment 31039.

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