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For some reason I don't have any other photos of this puppy.
This is a United States Rifle Model of 1903 caliber .30-06. It was manufactured in July, 1918 and is one digit off from a known rifle at the US Military Acadamy (West Point) so the chances are better than slim that it was also initially issued to West Point for cadet training. Its in a C-stock, full pistol grip that's much superior to the original S-stock for shooting.
This is what is known as a double heat treat receiver, the serial number being above 1 million. These actions are the most desireable of the 1903 Springfields because the surface hardness makes bolt function "slick". The later nickel-steel receivers didn't have the surface hardness and were "sticky". (though the nickel-steel receivers are stronger).
This rifle came from Greece as Lend-Lease via CMP when they were first offered. I got my order in fast.
This is an original Model 1905 Springfield bayonet made in 1918. The scabbard is a WW2 variant and the bayonet was blued during rebuild for WW2. Still these WW2 rebuild m/1905 bayonets bring some serious bucks $$$.
Dutch
This is a United States Rifle Model of 1903 caliber .30-06. It was manufactured in July, 1918 and is one digit off from a known rifle at the US Military Acadamy (West Point) so the chances are better than slim that it was also initially issued to West Point for cadet training. Its in a C-stock, full pistol grip that's much superior to the original S-stock for shooting.
This is what is known as a double heat treat receiver, the serial number being above 1 million. These actions are the most desireable of the 1903 Springfields because the surface hardness makes bolt function "slick". The later nickel-steel receivers didn't have the surface hardness and were "sticky". (though the nickel-steel receivers are stronger).
This rifle came from Greece as Lend-Lease via CMP when they were first offered. I got my order in fast.
This is an original Model 1905 Springfield bayonet made in 1918. The scabbard is a WW2 variant and the bayonet was blued during rebuild for WW2. Still these WW2 rebuild m/1905 bayonets bring some serious bucks $$$.
Dutch