This Springfield Armory .30-06 caliber Model 1903 A1 National Match rifle's barrel is marked SA over 1-38 (January 1938). Each year, a small number of rifles would be built/rebuilt for use at the National Matches at Camp Perry, OH. The barrel on this rifle is correctly star-gauged and the bore is excellent with bright, strong rifling. The gun has approx. 98% parkerized finish. The polished nickel steel bolt is bright and is correctly electro penciled with the rifle's serial number, 1498246. The rifle is equipped with a Redfield interchangable disc peep front sight, a Model 1903 rear sight without the 2750 yard notch, and a Lyman 48S receiver peep sight. The Type C pistol grip stock is excellent with very light use. It has the P firing proof mark at the wrist and has the part number, D1836, just forward of the rear swivel. The butt plate has coarse checkering. The handguard is fine with a small chip on the left hump. The rifle is fitted with an excellent M1907 sling. The stacking and sling swivels are present. The action functions correctly. This excellent Model 1903 A1 configuration (pistol grip stock) National Match rifle is ready for your Model 1903 or National Match rifle collection.