05 barrels

[dokcop]

A little help, please, from the esteemed authorities on this website.

1. Is it known when the program to alter/rebuild 1903/03 rifles into the 1903/06 pattern ended?

2. I have the impression that in addition to the alteration of 1903/03 rifles, surplus 1903RB and 1903/03 barrels, dated 05 with no month, were altered and used in manufacture of 1903/06 rifles well into the first decade of 1900. Is that so? How long did the supply last?

All responses gratefully received.

Dokcop

[Mike D]

I believe I remember reading that SA performed alterations into 1910. Definitely an interesting topic.

Mike

[John Beard]

A little help, please, from the esteemed authorities on this website.

1. Is it known when the program to alter/rebuild 1903/03 rifles into the 1903/06 pattern ended?

2. I have the impression that in addition to the alteration of 1903/03 rifles, surplus 1903RB and 1903/03 barrels, dated 05 with no month, were altered and used in manufacture of 1903/06 rifles well into the first decade of 1900. Is that so? How long did the supply last?

All responses gratefully received.

Dokcop

(1) 1910.

(2) No. I have seen no evidence that any significant supply existed. Indeed, I have seen ample evidence that no supply existed.

Hope this helps.

J.B.

[dokcop]

I believe I remember reading that SA performed alterations into 1910. Definitely an interesting topic.

Mike

Thanks very much for the reply. Regards, Dokcop

[dokcop]

Thanks once again for the clarification. Regards, R Rubrecht

[Rick the Librarian]

John and C.S. Ferris published an interesting little book entitled "Springfield Model 1903 Service Rifle Production and Alteration, 1905-1910" quite a few years ago. Unfortunately, it is long since of out of print and copies now are $125 and higher. I've found my copy very useful.

[Fred]

Here's what the book looks like...

[rayg]

Excellent books! They contain a lot of great info on the early1903's. Fred are all those your books? Ray

[Fred]

Yes, they are Ray, and two more that I just found hidden away. Seven in all I count.

[Fred]

Hey, if any of you guys have been looking for this book, Make me an offer for one of mine via Private Message. Heck, I don't need but just one copy for myself.

[rayg]

Book hoarder!!!!!!!

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[Fred]

I recon so...

[Rick the Librarian]

I have only three of them - guess I have a "book gap"! LOL!

[rebound]

Amazon has used ones for sale at only $125.oo.. What a deal!!!

[Fred]

I'd sell mine for less.