Good day all, About a year ago a friend in New Mexico contacted me about a possible USMC '03 he had found. After contacting John Beard about the particulars of the rifle I bought it and since have been doing research into it. Here are some of the things I have found-
RIA Serial #- 367679, Receiver has Hatcher hole bored in it, S/A 8/42 barrel in very good condition, bolt is a Remington with the #828911 electro penciled on the bolt body. The barrel has pipe wrench marks on it from removal/installation. The stock is the "S" type with "P" proof stamped behind trigger guard and it is in pretty good condition, with a N/M butt plate that is also stippled. Anything someone could add to help with learning the history of this rifle would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance, Bill