1919 SA national match

[mitchell6776]

Where can I find information on the identifying characteristics of the 1919 SA national match? I think I have lucked into a near pristine example.

Thanks

Matt

[relics6165]

Mitchell6776:

ViShooter lists the 1919 serial number range as 1055092 to 1162500, all of which are in the Mark 1 serial number range (I think). Your rifle should not have the Pederson device ejection port, it should have a polished bolt. That will do for a start. You won't have a star gauged muzzle, and the serial number won't be on the bolt. Your serial number won't be in the SRS DCM 1922-1942 list, either...............

I'm with you, a really nice 1922 NM just fell into my lap...................

HTH

[m1903rifle]

It should also have a black asphaltum coating on the receiver. The inspector cartouche will probably be D.A.L. and the receiver race ways as well as the top of the follower should be polished.

[John Beard]

The M1919 NM rifle serial numbers started at about S/N 1087000 and ended about S/N 1093000. That's the approximate serial range without going to look for a more definitive range. If you have a rifle in that serial range, and it's not a Mark I rifle, then without question, it's a 1919 National Match rifle.

And they do not have a black asphaltum coating on the receiver.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[mitchell6776]

Thanks.. It's definitely a national match. Will try to post some photos today or tomorrow.