Two more 1903's that I photographed...

[Fred]

Its hard to imagine that quality like that was once standard-issue for infantry. These pictures are much appreciated as a reference (and eye candy to drool over!)

I'm glad that you like the detail of the photo's Tiny. That is exactly what I'm trying to show. Detail of the wood grain, edges, stampings, color and texture of finishes and wood, etc.
I'm having good luck with the iPad because it has a great camera in it. Wow, my grandpa would've loved to see the latest development in cameras.
I like how the rifles were coming off of the assembly line way back when... The quality of any of these WWI era rifles is great of course but the Pre WWI rifles were really nice. Rick Slater and Steve Norton and others have wonderful examples of that type. I don't, but Do wish to have just one such example. Just one more rifle... That's all, Honest Injun! I really mean it this time. That'll be six 1903's and THAT will be enough for me.

[Dan Shapiro]

SWEET!

[Fred]

tinydata, I've attempted to send you a private message several times but cannot tell if it ever went out. Did you get it?

Thanks, Fred

[tinydata]

No, I didn't receive anything. I'll send a follow up

Edit: It's saying your PM box is full

[MoMallard]

Great Pics! Lighting was excellent, and the subject wonderful.

[Fred]

Thanks MoMallard. I appreciate the feedback.

[Rick the Librarian]

Speaking of lighting, this is still one of my favorite shots - a Red Star Remington M1903. Not mine, but I wish it was!!

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[bd1]

My, my. My-T-Fine. That goes for everybody's pictured in this photo thread.

[Fred]

Speaking of lighting, this is still one of my favorite shots - a Red Star Remington M1903. Not mine, but I wish it was!!

Fantastic rifle and photo Rick! Id be tempted to remove the red paint after documenting it with photo's. But then, just having Five 03's, I'm not a real collector so much as I am an admirer of the model.

[Rick the Librarian]

I don't know if you're "tongue in cheek" with that last comment, Fred, but the "red paint" is very much a part of the rifle's history. These Red Star rifles came in grease and hay and there is a lot of disagreement as to whether to remove that. I did, but documented what my Red Star rifle looked like "before".