Here's one that Mr. Beard thought had a good chance of being a very early NRA Sales rifle.
Here's one that Mr. Beard thought had a good chance of being a very early NRA Sales rifle.
Wow! Congratulation on some nice rifles. Both look right out of a time machine.
liberum aeternum
Here's another one..... SA 7 - 11 Barrel .... about a 186 older than yours Cplnorton
Last edited by LAH; 11-24-2014 at 06:43.
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.
Last edited by cplnorton; 11-25-2014 at 03:14.
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"!
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
I wonder how many still exist? Has anyone kept track of the serials of the NRA's?
I believe John Beard has a list - obviously, I'm sure he would admit it is FAR from all-inclusive.
"We make men without chests and expect from them virtue and enterprise. We laugh at honor and are shocked to find traitors in our midst."
--C.S. Lewis
Darnnit guys, now I have to get one for myself!
Last edited by Fred; 11-25-2014 at 08:35.
1915 NRA: sn 617398, and in similar condition to those pictured above.