1911 NRA 1903, really nice

[m1903rifle]

Here's one that Mr. Beard thought had a good chance of being a very early NRA Sales rifle.

[StockDoc]

Wow! Congratulation on some nice rifles. Both look right out of a time machine.

[LAH]

Here's another one..... SA 7 - 11 Barrel .... about a 186 older than yours Cplnorton

[cplnorton]

It just blows my mind these exist. Especially in this condition. It's really hard to believe they are 103 years old. I mean when they were made, most people still traveled by horse and buggy. It just really makes you think.

[Rick the Librarian]

When I first started collecting M1903s, I had the idea that pre-WWI M1903s in original condition were very rare. There sure have been a lot of them coming out of the woodwork. Of course, I think that NRA Sales rifles are the most common "original" M1903s. I think in many cases, they were put into a closet after being used a little.

They sure are "purty"!

[cplnorton]

I wonder how many still exist? Has anyone kept track of the serials of the NRA's?

[Rick the Librarian]

I believe John Beard has a list - obviously, I'm sure he would admit it is FAR from all-inclusive.

[Fred]

Darnnit guys, now I have to get one for myself!

[Chaz]

1915 NRA: sn 617398, and in similar condition to those pictured above.

[John Beard]

I believe John Beard has a list - obviously, I'm sure he would admit it is FAR from all-inclusive.

I do indeed have a list of known sales rifles. A statistical analysis shows that it contains about 7% of the rifles originally sold. I express my gratitude to those many who took time to make contributions.

J.B.