4-Digit Serial Rock Island M1903

[TheGarageGunsmith]

Hey guys,

Scored this on GunBroker a few days ago. Ironically, I was the only person who bid. Bolt is correct. Finish is original. Barrel is a Avis 1919 replacement. All and all, I'm happy with it.

Who else has very early Garand/'03s?

 

[dakota port]

very nice looking, getting the early makes is harder nowadays

are you gonna try to use it for hunting or just range use?

 

[TheGarageGunsmith]

very nice looking, getting the early makes is harder nowadays

are you gonna try to use it for hunting or just range use?

I'll probably shoot it some. Won't hurt to stretch it's legs a bit.

 

[SMLEshooter]

Be careful with it.... Shooting Rock Island 1903's with a serial number below 285,507 is not recommended due to receiver heat treatment issues...

http://thecmp.org/cmp_sales/rifle_sales/m1903-m1903a3/

 

[SMLEshooter]

I suppose you may know that already or something else about this one that makes it different, since you're a CMP armorer...

Good looking rifle!

 

[Hayata]

I've got a six-digit Garand from CMP...now if I can just dig up some pics.

 

[alleycat]

I've got a six-digit Garand from CMP...now if I can just dig up some pics.

Me too! My favorite

 

[TheGarageGunsmith]

Me too! My favorite

Makes me wish I had the cash to buy a four digit M1 receiver from the forums...

 

[alleycat]

Makes me wish I had the cash to buy a four digit M1 receiver from the forums...

Yep, thats a rare one

 

[Greg_D]

Have you read about the early 1903 rifles with possible heat treatment issues?
http://m1903.com/03rcvrfail/
Very rare and if you load your own ammo on the light side probably not an issue.
Very nice rifle!