SOLD - Scarce Rock Island Arsenal M1903 - USMC Rebuild

Description

2/1/22 - This is an excellent example of a scarce WW2 US Marine Corps rebuilt Rock Island Arsenal M1903 Rifle. The receiver dates to 1919. The barrel is Springfield Armory-marked and is dated August of 1942. It has all of the proper characteristics for these USMC rebuilt rifles : There is stippling on the butt plate, it has a black parkerized rear sight, enlarged hatcher hole, enlarged drilling hole on the bolt, there are vise marks on the underside of the top handguard, and there is numbering on the top of the bolt . Overall, the gun is in excellent condition. There are some light scratches and scuffs along the barrel. Some spotty discoloration and small areas of minor pin-pricking on the receiver. The stock is marked "US", has a "P" proof, and has an "EHD" inspection stamp. There are minor dings, dents, and scratches throughout. The bore is stone-mint. Comes with a "US"-marked front sight hood.