SRS Check on 3 sn's

[ncblksmth1]

If possible I would like an SRS check on the following:

3712816 w RA-7-44 Bbl

1241089 w SA 3-42 Bbl

1299607 w SA 4-38 Bbl.


Gents any help on these three would be nice.

[ismith]

No hits in my 4 books

[TDP0311]

ismith, I have a question for you sir... I am new into the world of 1903s, and am wondering what I would have to do to get my hands on similar books? My great grandfather was a Marine grunt in WWI, and I hope one day to be able to find a 1903 that was of Marine Corps provenance during his time in France. Thanks...

[TDP0311]

I've also heard that an individual rifle was issued to a Marine throughout their entire service career... if so, where would I need to look for this information? I have my great grandfather's discharge papers, but haven't noticed anything about a rifle on it.

[Rick the Librarian]

Springfield Research Service sold both the books and CDs a number of years ago, but do not do so anymore, to my knowledge. Keep in mind that SRS has data on only about 5-10% of U.S. military firearms. A large number are simply sales receipts.

My uncle served with the Marines in WWI (not in France) and I found the serial number of the rifle issued to him (#165617), but no notation whether it was a Springfield or Rock Island. Needless to say, I've kept my eye open for that rifle!!

[TDP0311]

Rick, thanks for the SRS Information. Do they also have information on Garands?

Also, is there any chance you remember what form or document you found your uncle's rifles SN on? I might have some family members with other documents belonging to my great grandfather... I do have his medals, souvenirs, and much of his paperwork, but not anything that has a rifle SN on it, which would be incredible to find.

I have a 1914 Iron Cross he took from a dead German LT however, as well as his dog tags, original string and all... pretty incredible.

[Rick the Librarian]

I sent for his records (copies, actually) from the National Archives.

Yes, SRS has information on M1 Garands, M1911s, Krags, etc.

[TDP0311]

Good deal, I will do the same... hopefully I will find something. In the meantime, if I come across your uncle's I will let you know.

[ismith]

Just keep an eye out for them on gun forum WTS ads and be prepared to spend some coin. I think I paid $500 for my 4 SRS books. Well worth it though in my opinion.

[TDP0311]

If any of you gents wouldn't mind taking a peek to see if a Springfield built M1 Garand SN 2297891 is in there I would be very appreciative... from the 30cal site I have noticed that the Marines seem to have received a lot of higher 1 million/lower 2 million numbered Springfields.

[ismith]

If any of you gents wouldn't mind taking a peek to see if a Springfield built M1 Garand SN 2297891 is in there I would be very appreciative... from the 30cal site I have noticed that the Marines seem to have received a lot of higher 1 million/lower 2 million numbered Springfields.

No luck. Not really that many M1 Garands in the books.