Very good condition WWI US Model 1903 Springfield Rifle in .30-06 caliber. Receiver is marked “SPRINGFIELD ARMORY” and is serial number 986xxx, which dates it to manufacture in 1918. Barrel is marked “SA” for Springfield Armory and dated “10-18” for October 1918. Bolt has a swept-back handle and is marked “J 6”. Metal finish is original blue and parkerized showing some normal wear. Bore is very good and bright with strong rifling and a little light pitting near the muzzle. Stock has original finish and shows some normal handling marks. Left side buttstock has “W.J.S.” (circa 1918-1920) and “SA/SPG” (circa 1936-1940) inspector cartouches. Underside of wrist has a “circle P” cartouche. Complete with correct original 1918 dated M1907 leather sling. A nice WWI US Model 1903 Springfield Rifle that will make a fine addition to a collection.
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