Low # 1903

[joem]

I picked up a low number RIA 03 S/N 18734X made in 1910. It has 12-42 SA barrel on it. I have shot it with my low velocity reloads and it's accurate. I wonder if anyone has any shipping information or other information on it, other than don't shoot it.

[jarrodeu]

Pictures?

[bruce]

It's your rifle. Use it as you please. Personally, I'd shoot it. Review the information of receiver failures in terms of years produced and factory then decide for yourself. With a nice barrel using low velocity reloads, can't see that it would be a problem. Given that they USMC used LN 03's and rebuilt them repeatedly and reported no failures, would think that simple usage weeded out any problematic receivers. JMHO. Sincerely. bruce.

[joem]

Not able to take pics. I have a 35mm cam but no way to up load from that. Don't know if I even have film any more.

[Rick the Librarian]

If you want an attempt to match on SRS, you need to provide the entire serial number. M1903 # 18734X didn't exist! :)

[joem]

If you want an attempt to match on SRS, you need to provide the entire serial number. M1903 # 18734X didn't exist! :)

OK. RIA 187346. Thanks for looking.

[Rick the Librarian]

Nothing shows up, unfortunately.