Rock Island Rifle Model 1903 by C. S. Ferris

By C. S. Ferris. A valuable reference for any shooter or collector of the Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 rifle. Topics covered include the history of the Rock Island Arsenal and the Arsenal Museum as well as all production runs of this rifle, its accessories and related production dates and serial numbers. 187 Pages - Softcover. Summary of Material: Chapters include history of the Rock Island Arsenal, its first M1903 rifle production period, early alterations, WW1, post-war events, barrel date/serial number correlation, production numbers, 1919 National Match rifles, cartouches, bayonets, scabbards, slings, marksmanship badges and the Rock Island Arsenal Museum.