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Unusual 1903 Handguard, I think
I'm interested in identifying this handguard which appears to be from some Springfield 1903 rifle. Any thoughts?
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11-20-2012 04:04 PM
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I'd say a modified service handguard.
People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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The finish is old, not new. It has a similar patina to some other unmolested wood I've seen. I wonder what purpose it was modified for. I've had it for at least seven or eight years.
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cut down by other then the military, i have a few just like it in a box..
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Used for a sporter maybe?
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People sleep peaceably in their beds at night only because rough men stand ready to do violence on their behalf.
--George Orwell
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At first, it looked like an old high-hump with the sight groove, that had been shaved down. But there is no fixture slot underneath? Must be later.
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I have several too. They were done mostly in the late 1950's thru the late 1960's.
Keep in mind a commercial rifle in those days was about $129.00. Average guys were making about 75.00-100.00 per week.
A surplus 03 series rifle was anywhere from $19.00 to maybe $40.00-50.00, depending upon the time period and dealer. Alteration was in the $15.00 range. It made sense to make up a shooting rifle.
Today it ruins the value
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