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I recently inheirited a RA Model 1903 Springfield Rifle. Serial number is (312XXX), there are two holes in the reciever just above where the bolt handle rests, Barrel is stamped RA 8-44 with P mark, and the bolt handle is stamped J5. Any information on this rifle would be very appreciated.
On a side note, this stock on this rifle has me a little confused. It doesnt have a butplate like any other Model 03 that I have looked up, Its shorter than normal, with some areas that seem hastily carved around the rifle. I suspect it was designed for another rifle entirely, maybe a sportier one. Makes me reluctant to disassemble it.
A few other questions-
Can the front sight Assy. be removed from the barrel?
Can I use Army Issue CLP on this puppy?
Any useful sites out there that might help me with cleaning/takedown?
Where can I get some dag'gum Genuine USGI replacement parts?
Any chance she'll fire again?
Thanks
-Joe Rag-Bag Snuffy
I recently inheirited a RA Model 1903 Springfield Rifle. Serial number is (312XXX), there are two holes in the reciever just above where the bolt handle rests, Barrel is stamped RA 8-44 with P mark, and the bolt handle is stamped J5. Any information on this rifle would be very appreciated.
On a side note, this stock on this rifle has me a little confused. It doesnt have a butplate like any other Model 03 that I have looked up, Its shorter than normal, with some areas that seem hastily carved around the rifle. I suspect it was designed for another rifle entirely, maybe a sportier one. Makes me reluctant to disassemble it.
A few other questions-
Can the front sight Assy. be removed from the barrel?
Can I use Army Issue CLP on this puppy?
Any useful sites out there that might help me with cleaning/takedown?
Where can I get some dag'gum Genuine USGI replacement parts?
Any chance she'll fire again?
Thanks
-Joe Rag-Bag Snuffy