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Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD
Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle
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Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, #238149, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel, blued finish, walnut stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight, with a U.S. M1907 leather sling dated 1914. Marked on receiver ring ''U.S. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1903'', and on barrel behind the front sight ''SA(flaming bomb)4-20''. There is a boxed ''S.A./S.P.G.'' cartouche on left side of the stock wrist behind a smaller unreadable cartouche. There is also a ''(circle)/P'' firing proof on the underside of the stock wrist. Condition overall is good with metal surfaces retaining approx. 90% finish. There is a large cleaned ''dished'' area where an attempt was made to remove ''MM124'', which was stamped into the right side of the buttstock. There are also horizontal cuts into the bottom of the forend, otherwise the wood is good with chips, scratches, and handling marks. Action is smooth, dark bore is fair with old pitting and visible rifling. Est.: $500-$750. (C&R)