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Rock Island Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:300.00 USD
Rock Island Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle
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Rock Island Model 1903 Bolt Action Rifle, with CMP certificate and bayonet, #342741, .30-06 cal., 24'' barrel, parkerized finish, walnut stock, blade front sight and adjustable folding leaf rear sight. Marked on receiver ring ''U.S.ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL MODEL 1903'', and on barrel behind front sight ''R.I.A./(flaming bomb)/9-18''. There is a faint boxed cartouche on left side of the straight stock wrist and a ''Boxed P'' firing proof on the underside. Condition overall is very good with approx. 95% of the dark parkerizing remaining on the metal. There is a closed grain crack on the left side of the forend and several closed cracks behind the receiver tang, otherwise the wood is very good with overall darkening and handling marks. Action is smooth, bright bore has very good rifling. No visible import marks. The CMP Certificate of Authenticity is dated Dec.16, 2008. The U.S. Model 1905 bayonet is marked on the left side ''RIA/(flaming bomb)/1910'', and on right side ''US 172552''. Bayonet condition overall is fair with the blade retaining approx. 40% finish with extensive patina and pitting across the surface. There is a glue repaired crack to the left grip; latch operates smoothly. Scabbard is poor with overall scuffs and flaking; belt hanger is missing. Est.: $600-$900. (C&R)