I wonder how many where made?

August 10,1909 it was authorized to start cutting sight line in the handguard.
Jan. 1 1910 they started adding clips to handguards.
So that's about 4 and 1/2 months worth of production..
Wouldn't that make that model a rare one to find....?
My guess is only about 14,000 made, how many still around?
What you think.....???

I would just like to see a photo of one................anybody?

If this is what you meant ... a non-sighting groove handguard on my original 230,477:

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This handguard has the rear sight groove but is without the handguard clipsAttachment 36815Attachment 36816Attachment 36817Attachment 36818

Neat early rifles! Love those small windage knobs.