Serial number 1212091. I believe the rifle was originally built with a low number receiver which was later exchanged for this one. Thanks!
Serial number 1212091. I believe the rifle was originally built with a low number receiver which was later exchanged for this one. Thanks!
Yes it is listed.
Nice find Irl. Good to see you back.
"The first gun that was fired at Fort Sumter sounded the death-knell of slavery. They who fired it were the greatest practical abolitionists this nation has produced." ~BG D. Ullman
Thanks! How have you been? Find any nice rifles lately?
There were a lot of DCM Sales rifles in the 1.21 million range, and most are listed at 1903A1. Mine is 1211304, also listed as a 1903A1 in the DCM Sales records, with SA/SPG cartouched stock and no P proof. It appears the rifle was new and unissued but had the stock changed to A1 configuration when it was sold in June of 1936.
Last edited by Johnny P; 01-01-2019 at 11:54.
"The first gun that was fired at Fort Sumter sounded the death-knell of slavery. They who fired it were the greatest practical abolitionists this nation has produced." ~BG D. Ullman
In 1936 you could buy an unissued 1903 style S service rifle for $41.36 or the 1903A1 rifle (stock changed) for $42.22. At the same time the 1903A1 NM was $53.10.
Irl, what's your plans for the rifle? Or are you looking to purchase it?
"The first gun that was fired at Fort Sumter sounded the death-knell of slavery. They who fired it were the greatest practical abolitionists this nation has produced." ~BG D. Ullman