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Exceptional US Model 1903 Rifle by Rock Island Arsenal 1908 Production
Guns International #: 101852431 Seller's Inventory #: 42035
Category: Rock Island Armory Rifles - Military Rifles - US
Seller's Information
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Seller: Joe Salter com
Company: Down East Antiques - Joe Salter
Member Since: 9/10/10
First Name: Garrick-March-Jim-Joe
Last Name: Salter
State: New Hampshire
Zip: 03031
Country: United States
Phone: (603) 732-4000
Fax: (603) 732-4200
Platinum Seller
Number of Active Listings: 1394
Total Number of Listings: 25206
Seller: FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns.
FREE SHIPPING FOR ORDERS OVER $500! We also have a 30 day Inspection Period and NOT a 3 day Inspection.
Payment Types Accepted: We take all major credit cards with NO CREDIT CARD FEES! Also Check or Money order.
About Us: Joe Salter has been in the Antique and Collector Weapons business for 60 years as both a collector and dealer. Our company is based in Southern New Hampshire and we have had an internet based store front for the past 20 years. We are federally licensed and deal in all types of firearms and related material. We offer free Shipping for orders over $500.
Description:
Serial #36695, .30-06, 24" barrel with a fine, bright bore that has a few traces of freckling within the grooves near the muzzle. This is a fantastic rifle that has a 3-05 dated, "RIA" barrel (Rock Island Arsenal was unable to manufacture complete 1903 rifles until 1908, due to a parts shortage). The barrel retains 97-98% of the original blued finish with some trace freckling at the muzzle. The receiver has a commensurate amount of the original black oil-quenched case-hardened finish that has developed a small amount of mottling over time. The bolt retains about 90-92% of the original blue on the shroud and handle, with a mottled pewter gray patina on the bolt body. The trigger guard, floorplate, band, and nosecap have retained approximately 85-90% of their original blue, with the balance turned freckled brown, mainly on the trigger guard bow, and front end of the magazine floorplate. The correct, clipless handguard without sight groove in the "hump" is in fine-excellent condition with only some minor handling marks in the original oil finish. The stock has a correct "S" stamp at the forend tip, and is in fine shape except for a small triangular chip at the heel on the right side, and a nearly invisible grain separation crack on top of the wrist running back from the receiver. Both the "P (in circle)" firing proof and the "CN / 1908" inspector cartouche (Conrad Nelson) are crisp and clear, and the smooth steel buttplate is in excellent shape with much of the original blue remaining, and vibrant color case-hardening on the stock compartment lid. Additionally, a 1906-dated, Rock Island Arsenal sling, lightly flaked at the flex points, but still serviceable nevertheless, has been installed. This is a simply excellent, all-correct example of a desirable initial production Rock Island ‘03, and would make a stellar addition to any collection. FFL or C&R
SOLD
Curio/Relic: Yes
Manufacturer: Rock Island
Model: 1903
Serial Number: 36695
Caliber Info: .30-06
Gauge Info: .30-06