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cobraman · October 27, 2002, 06:28 PM

Heys,
A friend of mine just inheritited a 1903 rifle. Unfortunately much of the history of the gun died with his grandfather.
I have not seen the gun yet but he gave me the Sn and read some markings off to me.

SN is 650XX.
It has Ordnance Flaming Bomb on it and a RIA stamp which I assume is for Rock Island Arsenal.
Any idea as to when the gun was made and by who, or other clues I need to look for to get this information for him?

Thanks

Matt

October 27, 2002, 06:28 PM	#1
cobraman Senior Member Join Date: November 24, 1999 Location: orlando fl Posts: 751	1903 rifle Heys, A friend of mine just inheritited a 1903 rifle. Unfortunately much of the history of the gun died with his grandfather. I have not seen the gun yet but he gave me the Sn and read some markings off to me. SN is 650XX. It has Ordnance Flaming Bomb on it and a RIA stamp which I assume is for Rock Island Arsenal. Any idea as to when the gun was made and by who, or other clues I need to look for to get this information for him? Thanks Matt __________________ Shop Smart Shop S Mart