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    Numbers on Stock Comb

    Does anyone know what these numbers might be for on top of this 1903A1 stock comb?
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    I'm assuming on a military M1903? If so, I'd bet armory rack numbers.
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    Yes - it is on a military M1903A1 NM stock. There is also at a large "12" on the right butt stock and a drawing number on the bottom.
    PS: A while back, I had John Beardicon check out the L.T.T. cartouche on the stock - you may recall the thread.
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    No but I'm aware of the LTT stamp.
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    Markings on top of comb on 1903A1

    The markings are,from what I can see,are "1" which is 1st Cavalry, the second mark is "E", which is Troop E and the final 3 numbers are the Troopers numbers,The markings were placed here on the comb so as to be read when in the scabbard.The inspector mark ,LTT, is from the late 1930s. If I am not mistaken Mr.Beardicon found it some years ago.
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    Thanks! I will have to take another look at the numbers.

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