Rock Island Arsenal 1903..I think??
Fellow Gun Lovers,
As you can tell, I'm very new to the forum. I'm seeking your knowledge as I am in short supply. I recently got out of the Marine Corps, and received a 30-06 rifle from my Uncle, himself an Army Ranger and Vietnam veteran. I took it home to clean it and started to check out some of the stampings on the rifle. I instantly started researching online, but have hit a dead end. Near the end of the barrel it's stamped RIA with the bursting bomb. Underneath is the numbers 10-18. From what I've read, that's the daye of manufacture, 1 month before the end of WWI. Further down the barrel is C115, which I can't find anywhere. The weapons marked US Rock Island Arsenal and 384994. It's in a stock marked Fajen, and has a Weaver V8 scope. I'm wondering if anyone can give me some more historical info, can I fire it, info on the stock and scope, possible value, etc..I really appreciate any and all info, thank you guys
__________________
Semper Fidelis
|