Ria/sa 1903

[twh]

Finally found what I think is a nice example of an RIA/SA rifle. The rifle has an RIA Receiver in the 398,000 range with an SA barrell dated 4/30. The 2 bolt finger groove stock is unmarked as far as I have found so far. The only thing I can find that seems to be outside the appropriate range for the rifle is the bolt which is marked B-2 on the top of the handle which would put it in the very last range of SA production. Based on Vishooters chart I think it should be a NS marked bolt but I am still a happy camper.

[Kragrifle]

Maybe we can get Mr. Beard in here. As I understand this rifle, the serial number will be higher than 406K. Barrel date will be 1928 or 1929. Original stock cartouche will be SADAL. My rifle has a WL3 bolt, and it seems this could be in the correct date range. I have one of these, I think, but have not done the work to figure out how to post photos. Maybe someone else who is better with 1903's will come in.

[John Beard]

About half the Rock Island receivers scattered over the S/N 375,000 to S/N 400,000 range were shipped to Springfield in 1926. The higher the serial number, the greater the likelihood of having been shipped to Springfield. Almost all Rock Island receivers above S/N 400000 were shipped to Springfield.

Hope this helps.

J.B.