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I see the USMC is now allowing qualification with scopes, they had better design a new marksmanship badge showing a scope crosshair, or somesuch, for it's a slap in the face to all of us who scored...

First thing I would do is look at the trigger and trigger guard. No binding of metal to metal? Then remove the trigger guard, leave the action in the stock, and look inside the trigger slot in the...

"Supposedly, the `1903 sniper rifles were carried (transit) in cases like that."

I have an original Brauer Bros. Nov. 191?(8) canvas case identical to that, minus the leather cover. I don't...

Good old AFEES. Enlisted there in July '72.
I used to spend hours at Purcells Sporting Goods down by the Idanha (probably the same gun rental place), staring at the old guns that were out of my...

I carried several 1911A1's during my time in, the last being a US&S (which ser# I cannot remember or find anywhere!!!) and the thought infuriates me to no end that I could have to pay over $1,000 to...

You have to remember though, among the younger shooters, the AR15 is king. M-1's and M-14's are obsolete crap, and read what the younger guys have to say on the blogs about 1911's, obsolete crap when...

I believe Peru got a bunch too, long time ago. There were pics of one of our presidents walking past an honor guard all presenting M-14's. Always wondered where and why those came from.

I still...

I too went to Boise High in 69-70. Have great memories of shooting those WW2 .22 target rifles at the rifle range in the basement under the library and 1stSgt Trueman teaching us classes. I also...

My buddy from C 1/26 was on the NE end of the runway at Khe Sanh, since he was the FNG they put him on the airfield unhooking parachutes from the bundles as the fork lift hauled them away. He did one...

Well my friend, I'm also a member of 1/9, even though I was a few yrs behind you.
106 Plt and S-2 Scout H&S Co. 1/9 1973-74. Camp Schwab, Okinawa. What company were you with, when?
My SSgt buddy...

An old Staff Sgt friend of mine was stationed at Marine Barracks, Morocco in 1965-67 and they still had M-1's and BAR's. He said his BAR belt was so ratty it barely held together around his waist. ...

In 1988 a buddy had a gun shop in Idaho and he called me down to see something. An old widow had brought in 3 foil/cheesecloth gun bags and sold them to my friend. The stencils said 1903A3...

San Antonio should have been B Co?. 4th Recon Bn. They stayed with us at 2nd Recon Bn, Camp Lejeune during their 2 week Summer Camp back in the mid 70's. Other Recon reserve companies were in Reno NV...

Ser. No. 26058
I know it was made in 1903, was chopped into a sporter years ago. Any other info would still be appreciated.

A friend just sent me pics of a neighbors '03. Belonged to his grandfather.
It's a 1903 mfg Springfield #26058.
Rifle barrel has been chopped, scant stocked, and scope mounted. Looks dreadful...

Speaking of numbers, it just clicked for me, 2111, I were one too once.http://www.jouster.com/forums/images/smilies/icon_lol.gif

You ever tried using stamps?
I can't count the times I've slipped and busted my fingers or smashed something I wasn't supposed to. Not every stamp job comes out perfect, they're done by hand and...

I stamped the butt of my WW2 Mk2 Kabar the same way after I got out. Maybe he did it as a tribute piece to his service?
It was not stamped while he was in, but rather after he got out, he acquired...

F.G.
Lots of folks refuse to pick up used brass for exactly the reasons you stated, however, lots of others choose to clean, trim and re-use brass, and if you're half way smart, you can usually tell...

Smf834,
I'm a bit confused as to why crimped brass would warrant a question of reloadability. The majority of brass that I've reloaded in the last 35+ yrs was crimped, I used to scavenge 1,000's ...

"Don't count the younger generation out......"
He's an extreme exception to the rule, most younger guys I know don't shoot iron sights, and peep sights leave them clueless. It's crazy to watch a guy...

Another thing to look at, go back 20 yrs earlier, in the late 1800's. Marksmanship with a Trapdoor 45-70 wasn't what most of us can easily do, even though I did bring one to the field when I was with...

It may be a Fajen or Bishop, but it's not 1930's vintage. That's a 1950's or 60's vintage stock, far too late to be original to the date of sale.

As a person of Swiss descent, and citizenship (I got grandfathered in thru my mother, think about that for a minute), I'm appalled at the lack of knowledge from most folks.
When I tell people I'm...

Hey guys, thanks for your help. I came here with a question, got my answer.
I didn't come here to sell anything, and as such, will end this post now.
Stock is not for sale.