1903 Eye Candy, TENN marked LN RIA, a few SA Marine Rifles

[CptEnglehorn]

Was bored today so I broke out the camera and a few of the family, instead of cluttering up the forums heres a link to each one in their own albums.

1. 1909 Rock Island, J6 Bolt, 1909 marked sling with replacement strap, 1909 RIA Barrel, MW about 2, Pebble S sight cover, all milled parts, SA 1918 era stock with eagle head inspector stamp, high hump handguard. It also has what I believe to be its original finish, atleast on the receiver, barrel, bands and cutoff, unmarked upper band, 3043 Rack Number, Early Dished sight knobs.

http://s247.photobucket.com/user/CptEnglehorn/slideshow/TENN%20RI%201903

2. 1918 Springfield, J5 Bolt, 1918 Barrel, Pebble S sight cover, all milled parts, stock looks like it was varnished, 1918 Sling, Stock cartouches include AOZ, JFC, OHA 1918, and one more I can hardly make out, the last letters are OD or ODD, Early Dished Sight Knobs.

http://s247.photobucket.com/user/CptEnglehorn/slideshow/1903%201

3. 1918 Springfield, I believe this one to be a marine rifle, JB1 bolt (Anyone ever seen another ?) bolt gas escape hole was drilled out, EP SN on bolt, Hatcher Hole, Stippled Buttplate, Vise/Wrench marks on barrel, staked TG screws, Odd green finish, MW 1, Excellent Bore, all milled parts, WW2 replacement striker rod, stock has no cartouches except very large, id say 1 inch P on wrist, 1918 Barrel, D28179 HG,rear sight #5 Xed out and drilled to 9.

http://s247.photobucket.com/user/CptEnglehorn/slideshow/Marine%201903%201

4. 1918 Springfield, I believe this one to be a marine rifle as well, I8 Bolt, faint EP SN on bolt, hard to see, can barely make out the 01 and maybe the 8, Hatcher Hole, staked TG screws, RIA Rear sight base, 1928 barrel, D28179 HG, High Wood 1 Bolt Stock, JFC Marked, staked rear sight, early dished sight knobs, buttplate not stippled, rear sight # Xed out and drilled to 9.

http://s247.photobucket.com/user/CptEnglehorn/slideshow/Marine%201903%202

[TDP0311]

I recognize rifle #3 Captain, I was the guy bidding against you for it on gunbroker! Glad to see it found a nice home, and it definitely has all the makings of a USMC rifle.

[CptEnglehorn]

my apologies, I didnt mean to steal that one away from you, I normally dont go after things if another board member does. Looking at it at the time, I figured if theres one example of a marine rifle to have that one is a prime candidate.

[TDP0311]

No worries at all, it got my attention due to the same attributes, it is a a very fine example of a Marine M1903 and the price was very fair. MY next goal is get one with an early Sedgley USMC barrel, I would very much like to add one of those to the collection.

[TDP0311]

Your rifles are very nice by the way!

I do have a question, what type of sling is that on rifle #4?

[CptEnglehorn]

Good luck, early sedgley barrels areant that easy to find, id like to find one as well, also a 40 dated SA barrel, thank you, the 2 marine rifles both have Kerr Slings, the one the last rifle has had seen a little harsher life, but I think it reflects the condition of the rifle.

[RCS]

Around 2008, my friend was at a small gun show in GA and saw a Springfield M1903 s/n 825055 with a SA 3-18 bbl date, stock was marked TENN. He called me and asked if I was interested as the price was $400, I told him to buy it for me. He said the seller told him this rifle came from the CMP.

I have since found another 1903 stock marked DAL and with a faint TENN in the same location
plus a white paint markings on the butt

[CptEnglehorn]

Nice, I like how clear that one is marked, I wonder if there would be any chance of finding the roster of guns on the ship.