Tools for the 1903

[SUB VET II]

Was given a Tool today listed on the cover as "Screw Driver, Rifle- for Rifle M1903, A1,A3,A4
Pc. Mk. No C64308 CodeNo.B-3-02-00120 Made by National Slug Rejectors, Inc. St. Louis Mo.
Cannot find any reference in either The Ord. Maintenance TM or the Basic FM for the 03. It is a screw driver; two blades. approx. 3 inches long with a hinge holding them together. Not a big deal, just never heard of or seen one before. Kinda looks like a small M1 combo. without the brush. Any info would be appreciated.

[Richard H Brown Jr]

http://www.usmilitariaforum.com/forums/index.php?/topic/80709-tools-m1903/

This ought to help youout.

RHB

[Fred]

That tool is better to use on the rifle's screws than a screwdriver because the contour of the blades exactly fit the slots of the screws, reducing the chance of slipping out and damaging the screw head. For a tighter fit on tough to remove trigger guard screws, I like to use the M-1879 tool.

[SUB VET II]

Thanks Richard and Fred. Now I know. Tool I have is identical to the one pictured. Will just store it in my nickel gizmo until needed.