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Which M1903 do you want Santa to put under your tree this year?
As for me, it would be, Serial 6472. It looks like the first M1903 delivered to the Marines in 1904. The first M1911 delivered to the Marines exists, so hopefully this one is still out there somewhere.
So how about you guys. Which version of a M1903 do you guys want Santa to put under your tree this year?
Merry Chirstmas everyone!
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Hi Steve...a NRA Sporting rifle would do nicely this year.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Don
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Merry Christmas Steve
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The '03 Cpl. Alvin C. York used on 8 Oct 1918?
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Probably not an 03, but a Marine M1 Carbine this year.
Last edited by Kaliman; 12-24-2016 at 10:29.
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Merry Christmas Steve!!! I know.....another Marine Corps 1903 of course!!!! Hahahaha. Can't get enough of them but I'd take a Marine Garand or a 1911
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My uncle's rifle from WWI and his service in the Marines - #165617. Unfortunately, don';t know if a RIA or SA!
A close second - any M1903, M1, M1917 or M1911 that saw service on Bataan or Corregidor, 1941-42.
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Last edited by Rick the Librarian; 12-24-2016 at 10:28.
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That second one might seem a tall task. Were most destroyed by Nippon forces ?Originally Posted by Rick the Librarian
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If you see my earlier thread, a bunch were imported from the Philippines, ca. 1990 by Federal Ordnance - no telling they were from Bataan.
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One of these would be alright.
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