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  • 19coupe55
    Junior Member
    • Jan 2016
    • 15

    #1

    SRS request

    I have recently purchased a Springfield Armory 03, S/N 1272741 with a star gauged barrel, wondering if it has any known history? Thanks
  • 98src
    Senior Member
    • Oct 2017
    • 199

    #2
    Originally posted by 19coupe55
    I have recently purchased a Springfield Armory 03, S/N 1272741 with a star gauged barrel, wondering if it has any known history? Thanks
    From the SRS records: Does it have all the other NM characteristics?

    1272723NM 08/17/26 SA TO 1926 NM
    1272742 09/28/27 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
    1272743NM 03/26/30 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42

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    • 19coupe55
      Junior Member
      • Jan 2016
      • 15

      #3
      98src, not familiar with the other NM characteristics, what else should I be looking for?

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      • 98src
        Senior Member
        • Oct 2017
        • 199

        #4
        Polished bolt body with the serial number etched on it. Polished follower top and polished rails. Star gage record number on the barrel under the handguard ( a letter with a number under it ). Also, the stock would most likely have a DAL cartouche. Also, the overall condition of the rifle would be better than most military issued rifles. Any pictures?

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        • 19coupe55
          Junior Member
          • Jan 2016
          • 15

          #5
          98src, looked over rifle and not much to report...no polished follower, bolt body or top rails, different stock. Barrel does have letter with number, see picture.barrel 1.jpg

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          • 98src
            Senior Member
            • Oct 2017
            • 199

            #6
            Well, I guess that all we can say for sure is that you have a star gauged barrel. However, all NM rifles do not show up in the SRS records. Does the bolt have any letters on the safety lug or root of the handle?

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            • 19coupe55
              Junior Member
              • Jan 2016
              • 15

              #7
              98src, how's this?....bolt.jpg

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              • pickax
                Senior Member
                • May 2011
                • 113

                #8
                Interesting as an L3 isn't listed in JB's site, but an L2 and L5 date to 1919-1920. Click on the blue triangle and look for a W on the bolt.


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                • 98src
                  Senior Member
                  • Oct 2017
                  • 199

                  #9
                  I see the W in the upper left. So, a WL3 bolt. Is that correct for the serial range?

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