My small collection of four digit rifles

[RCS]

I started buying these receivers from the CMP auctions some years ago, the finish on
these receivers is how I received them. I had a lot of early parts and used early barrels
and early stocks. They are not really worth much but fun to collect and I also enjoy
shooting them with the 30-06 chamber adopter in 32 ACP and 32 S&W. I am going to
try the 32 S&W Long now.P1010051_0043.jpgP1010052_0044.jpgP1010054_0046.jpgP1010016.jpg

[11mm]

What a neat idea. Where do you get the "adaptor" cartridges?

[cplnorton]

I've seen those .32 adapter cartridges in sportmans guide. I'm not sure if they still have them.

I am really surprised someone hasn't made a run of those Numrich .22 caliber barrel inserts for the 1903's.

Those barrel inserts are pretty simple for someone to make and I think they would sell a lot. A barrel insert, and the tool to insert it, and pick up a M2/1922 bolt and you have a .22 M1903 single shot.

I love mine. I shoot it all the time. And what is neat you can put them in the 03 snipers.

[RCS]

Back some years ago, the CMP was selling low number M1903 barreled actions for $100.00. I
bought one and the bore was burned out. Had a quality 22 rim rifle liner with rear extension
installed for $85. It is important that when you buy an M2 bolt you get one with the headspace
adjustment. Excellent single shot but I have since found some original M2 parts, trigger guard,
magazine and mag catch. I will have to grind some metal from the feed ramp and make a
plate over the magazine to attach the mag catch. The old Lyman 438 scope works out well tooP1010017_0014.jpgP1010014_0006.jpgP1010009_0009.jpg

[cplnorton]

To me that is perfect! Great job!

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I put the Numrich barrel insert in the A4 for my kid. I have a M2 handle that is bent and fits the cutout of the A4 stock perfectly.

I swear he ran probably 5k rounds through this setup last summer.

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[John Beard]

Your collection is neat!

Thanks for sharing!

J.B.

[Marine A5 Sniper Rifle]

I own RI 3122, and it looks like a new rifle inside and out. The Marines had 18 4-digit sn 1903's that I can verify, probably more.