An interesting rifle.

[Michael Petrov]

I had an inquire about this rifle, anyone have any ideas?

I only have three volumes of Springfield research, anyone have the fourth?

[Tom Trevor]

No listing in V-4. others around it are SPAR mumbers.

[chuckindenver]

very nice...i love it is it still 30-03. or had the cal, been changed?

[Michael Petrov]

very nice...i love it is it still 30-03. or had the cal, been changed?

I have no idea ( I did ask) and not sure if we will be able to learn on way or the other.

[Calif Steve]

Is there a name engraved on the floorplate? Is the name a Jr.? US Navy officer with connections. Difficult to acquire an '03 that early in production. Very interesting rifle.

[Michael Petrov]

It's purported to have belonged to a USMC officer. I would rather not be fixated on one name until I can do a bit of research on that individual.

[John Beard]

Michael,

In case you didn't notice, the owner's initials are engraved in the floorplate. If I read the initials correctly, they are "L W T Jr "

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[Calif Steve]

John- I think you are correct. I couldn't make it out, I saw an "R" and a "W", with the "Jr". But you are right, John. (Nice work)

[Michael Petrov]

http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg...&GRid=11807609

[Michael Petrov]

Gen Littleton Waller Tazewell Waller, Jr

Waller for sure,

http://www.alleylaw.net/coat.html

[Michael Petrov]

I just checked "Americans and Their Guns" 13 citations so looks like there will be lot of info on Waller.

NRA President 1939-1941.

[Calif Steve]

Very interesting family. Has this rifle passed out of family hands?

[Michael Petrov]

Very interesting family. Has this rifle passed out of family hands?

YES!

[Michael Petrov]

From Americans and Their Guns,

[Calif Steve]

I guess that is simply the way of life. The NRA now has Dad Farr's '03. They do get sold off by grandsons and granddaughters.