A few parts with drawing numbers

[RCS]

I have found a few 1903 parts with drawing numbers, not rare but still interesting. The NM trigger has a different drawing number.

[Scott Wilson]

Those are interesting. Any thoughts on the magazine floorplate?

[chuckindenver]

i have seen.
rear sight,
rear sight base,
rear sight windage knob,
extractor,
follower,
cocking rod,
buttplate,
handguard,
C stock,
sear,
trigger,
cut off,
and a floor plate with drawing numbers...none had nothing to do with being or not being a NM part. only parts made after 1935

[Rick the Librarian]

I was about to say the same thing (although not the fine list that Chuck provided! :D) - while parts with drawing numbers were used on 1935 and after M1903 National Match rifles, they were also used on non-NM rifles, including those overhauled. It is very common to find M1903 rifles with drawing numbers listed on sales and auction sites listed as "National Match", solely because of having a few parts with drawing numbers.

[chuckindenver]

i think JB said something about the drawing numbers being used for a short time, for inventory...dont remember the exact quaote.
it was right about the same time the Garand came about with Drawing numbers..for the same reason..