1934 SRS Query

[PeteDavis]

I realize that a great number of 1934 receivers went out as parts.

Loathe to ask here, but a bear hunting friend of mine has a M1903 that's been sporterized and he has hunted with it since he was a boy.

The barrel is cut off 4" so no date or codes. The bolt is a C 8 that's been turned down.

Serial is 1472391

Anything of note?

PD

[Rick the Librarian]

Sorry, Pete -- nothing that I can see.

[PeteDavis]

Thank you sir.

[RCS]

I have sn 1479546 with a SA 9-35 dated barrel and the receiver is without the Hatcher hole

[Randy A]

I thought they quit production in 35.

[Rick the Librarian]

I thought they quit production in 35.

Receivers? No, not until FY 1939

Parts? They continued through early 1945.

There are several online and "written" sources that state production ended sooner but they are in error.

RCS: No SRS match for the serial number you mentioned.

[Ed Byrns]

PD
1472243 091637 HAWAIIAN OD (RECEIVED)

1472263 A1NM 041636 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42

1472354 121240 TRP K 115TH CAV (H-MECZ)

1472748 RCVR 041636 T J MILLER (SALE)
Respectfully submitted
Ed Byrns

[PeteDavis]

Thanks Ed. I bet the browns are bitin' today.

PD