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Rock Island Arsenal M1903 WWI RIA Guns International #: 100907580 Seller's Inventory #: Category: Military Rifles - US - Springfield Rifles - 1903 Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com 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
SOLD Curio/Relic: Yes Manufacturer: Rock Island Arsenal Model: 1903 Caliber Info: .30-06 Manufacture Date: 1918 |