mid-1930's NM drift slide question.....

[218bee]

Would a M1938 -style drift slide (beautifully blued , with the flat top) be used on a mid-1930's NM rifle?.....Reason I ask is I have one which came to me with such a drift slide...It's my belief it was changed at a later date, as the rifle was probably built in 1936 or so...and these drift slides weren't on the scene till 1938, I presume?.... but just wanted to run this by you guys...before I change it to a 1905-style....(Maybe it's correct?, but Brophy's NM section makes no mention of it, except for a quick description)....Sorry about the above description, but here's a pic...
It is blued, and looks great on the polished ladder/slide....It also has a polished N.S. bolt and a reversed safety....All in a SA/SPG NM pre-war C stock w/coarse NM buttplate...
regards.....

218bee

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[Calif-Steve]

I always associated the flat top sight with WWII production. I may have to re-think that one.

[John Beard]

According to Brophy, the flat top rear sight drift slide appeared circa 1938. He credited the source of his information as the date on a Springfield Armory drawing. I remain unconvinced, however, that the slide appeared prior to WWII.

I note that your rifle is not entirely original. I, therefore, assume that the drift slide is a replacement part along with several other replacement parts.

FWIW.

J.B.

[218bee]

But not too shabby for a parts gun!!! I always wondered about the drift slide on this rifle.... Jim Tartleton was kind enough to check his SRS data and it wasn't there as a NM....(or at all).....Thought I had a winner, but.....LOL

Thanks again for the input on this....I'll just enjoy it....

Regards

218bee

[musketshooter]

From the angle you used to take the picture, it is very hard to tell if it is actually a NM sight. Most NM sights had the slide polished and the numbers are centered on the upright sides. Yours does not appear to have either of those characteristics. I have attached a picture for illustration.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/09...oter/sight.jpg

[218bee]

Thanks Musketshooter....I looked at it again, and the numbers are centered, both sides on top are polished bright and there is no notch on top...Also, the peep/slide is marked with a #6, if that means anything......

I have to work on my photo skills for sure...I just took it out of the safe, turned on the camera and snapped away, without regard to lighting, angles, etc....I think the stock is the best part of this rifle...It's stamped with a serial number of the original rifle, just forward of the rear sling swivel that's pretty close to the receiver's number....It's very dark walnut....with a nice smooth finish on it....I'll try and get some clear close ups posted in the days to come...

Regards.....

218bee

[Johnny Peppers]

Sight on an original 1903 (1921) that is not a NM.

[John Beard]

But not too shabby for a parts gun!!! I always wondered about the drift slide on this rifle.... Jim Tartleton was kind enough to check his SRS data and it wasn't there as a NM....(or at all).....Thought I had a winner, but.....LOL

Thanks again for the input on this....I'll just enjoy it....

Regards

218bee

I did not intend to disparage your rifle. I was only pointing out that it was not entirely original, which may have a bearing on the rear sight.

J.B.

[218bee]

No worries, John.....

I appreciate your honesty and welcome any input on whatever I ask here.......This is a great forum.....


regards.....

218bee

[Da CSP 1903shooter]

Would a M1938 -style drift slide (beautifully blued , with the flat top) be used on a mid-1930's NM rifle?.....Reason I ask is I have one which came to me with such a drift slide...It's my belief it was changed at a later date, as the rifle was probably built in 1936 or so...and these drift slides weren't on the scene till 1938, I presume?.... but just wanted to run this by you guys...before I change it to a 1905-style....(Maybe it's correct?, but Brophy's NM section makes no mention of it, except for a quick description)....Sorry about the above description, but here's a pic...
It is blued, and looks great on the polished ladder/slide....It also has a polished N.S. bolt and a reversed safety....All in a SA/SPG NM pre-war C stock w/coarse NM buttplate...
regards.....

218bee

One thing that I noticed in your picture is that your rifle has a blued bolt sleeve and a reverse safety. I believe those parts are a little early for your rifle. They quit using reverse safeties in about 1929 or so.