Rock Island Arsenal M1903 WWI RIA
Guns International #: 100907580 Seller's Inventory #:
Category: Military Rifles - US - Springfield Rifles - 1903

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Seller: Fernwood Armory
Company: Fernwood Armory
Member Since: 10/31/11
State: Florida
Country: United States
Phone: (888) 319-4811
Number of Active Listings: 3
Total Number of Listings: 219
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
*** $40 RESTOCKING FEE ***
Payment Types Accepted: Credit Card, USPS Money Order, No Fees



Description:
SOLD

WWI production Rock Island Arsenal M1903, manufactured 1918, serial number 268xxx. No import marks. This rifle is in excellent used condition, with no pitting anywhere. 4-groove RIA 1-18 barrel with excellent bore. All parts are described below and shown in photos.

This is a “low number” 1903 rifle, and is offered for sale to be included in a collection, not to be fired.
 
Rock Island M1903 sn 268xxx Specs:
 
Receiver: manufactured 1918, labeled “U.S. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1903. 268xxx”. Gas port hole on right side. Excellent condition with no pitting, lettering and serial number are very sharp.
Barrel:  marked “RIA 1-18” with flaming bomb, proof mark “P” and “C102”. 4-groove rifling, bright bore.
Front sight: 3-piece 1903 type, unmarked
Rear sight: elevator, 2700 yard scale, knobs dished
Trigger: serrated type, unmarked
Sear: round front, unmarked
Bolt: straight handle type, unmarked on top of bolt handle, Punch mark underneath. Marked “J5” on safety lug, small gas port.
Extractor: unmarked with gas port
Extractor collar: milled, unmarked
Bolt sleeve: unmarked
Firing pin/cocking piece: 1917-18 type, unmarked
Striker: unmarked. A previous owner has ground off the tip of the striker. 
Safety: READY/SAFE in serif lettering, unmarked on edge
Trigger guard: milled 1903 type, no extra trigger pin, unmarked
Floorplate: milled 1903 type, unmarked
Band spring: milled, unmarked
Bayonet lug/front band: 1903 type, marked “H” on lug
Barrel band: milled 1903 type, marked “U”
Magazine cutoff: unmarked on edge, ON/OFF in serif lettering, ON face polished bright
Follower: milled, unmarked
Follower spring: unmarked
Stock: straight, walnut, finger grooves, two recoil bolts. Has 7/16” circled “P” and “21 behind trigger guard, not real sharp but visible. “RI” on forend tip. “1134” stamped on left side in an unusual typeface. No inspector stamp visible. No cracks, fewer than average dings/scratches, nice appearance.
Handguard: walnut, no cracks, same condition and appearance as stock
Rear swivel: milled 1903 type, unmarked
Buttplate: uncheckered with trap



TERMS:
  Payment  
  • Credit cards, Money Orders and Checks accepted. Checks will be held until they have cleared the bank-this may be up to 5 business days.
  • Payments and FFL information must be received within 5 business days or item will be relisted.
  • Buyer is responsible for contacting their FFL and making arrangements for the transfer.
  • Sales Tax charged to Florida residents only.
Shipping
  • Shipping is FREE to lower 48 states. Please contact us for quotes to Alaska and Hawaii.
  • Firearms ship insured to FFLs and require signatures for delivery.
  • Items usually ship 1 to 2 business days after payment clears and FFL information is received.
  • No Local Pickup
Returns
  • Used Firearms: 3 day inspection policy. Item may be returned if in same condition as when it left our facility. Returns are subject to a $35.00 restocking fee. Buyer is responsible for return shipping charges (must include insurance and signature requirement) and any transfer fees.
  • New Firearms: No returns-issues with the condition of the firearm are handled by the manufacturer's warranty. Please contact the manufacturer for details.
  • Ammo: No returns
  • In the event of shipping damage please contact us for a return authorization number.
Other
  • No Trades
  • No Layaways


 

SOLD

Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal
Model: 1903
Caliber Info: .30-06
Manufacture Date: 1918