Just got a sweet 1903A3

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I don't remember sending any shot out barrels back to higher echelon repair

Ours on the other hand, our rifle team would go through about 1000 rds per man per day of training during season. The rifles showed very distinct wear at commencement and were unmistakably worn and in need of replacement. Even a novice could tell. The exterior was overall very good. The Lee Enfield I had was the same, very distinct worn commencement. This one might not be so bad, shooting will tell.