Here's an Interesting Rifle for Discussion

[Chuckindenver]

and yet another,, didnt know RIA made barrels in 1922

http://gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIte...Item=125858427

[Dave Hazen]

I would say that it is an ersatz '03, but have no idea who made it. The reciever looks to be a cheap knock-off of the '03 and the font, depth, etc of the lettering is just plain wrong. Poor fit of the FRSB to the receiver, as well as the other parts. The floorplate looks like it could be zinc. Not sure what to say about the stock. Cocking piece, safety, mag cut-off all are crudely made and not SA or RIA.

[Don W]

Also too; ~ the 1123696 falls in a s/n range that seems to be allocated mostly to MK I rifles.

[John Beard]

and yet another,, didnt know RIA made barrels in 1922

The barrel is legitimate. RIA did indeed make barrels in 1922.

J.B.

[Mike Haas]

The barrel is legitimate. RIA did indeed make barrels in 1922.

J.B.

No 'Proof ' punch mark in the 'bomb' on the barrel.

[Chuckindenver]

hmm, thought that the later RI,s were assembled by SA..see, you learn something everyday.

[John Beard]

No 'Proof ' punch mark in the 'bomb' on the barrel.

That just means the barrel was made and used before the practice of prick punching began.

J.B.

[Lancebear]

Hey J.B.,

I'm about out, it's a Finnish M-39 stock that somebody turned into an '03 C stock? Crazy...just a guess.

LB

[John Beard]

Hey J.B.,

I'm about out, it's a Finnish M-39 stock that somebody turned into an '03 C stock? Crazy...just a guess.

LB

Other than being extensively patched and repaired, the stock appears legitimate. Johnny Peppers and others pinpointed perhaps the most unusual characteristic. And in giving appropriate consideration thereto, one should recognize that the receiver has probably been annealed.

J.B.

[Steven]

The flaming bomb on the barrel doesn't look right, here is an example.
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=124096768