M1903 Springfield C&R Rifle - Interwar Period Barrel Date

M1903 Springfield CR Rifle - Interwar Period Barrel Date Manufactured by Springfield Armory Made in the USA Model 1903 Bolt-Action .30-06 Springfield caliber Low serial number receiver (see disclaimer below) Interwar period barrel date (12/1918 - 08/1939) Batch serial number range: 62,000 - 720,000 Style of stock may vary from photos 24" barrel length Barrel manufacturers will vary Flaming Bomb stamp present on barrels Sling swivels may be missing CR eligible NRA rated Good or better surplus condition Stocks may show small cracks or fractures from previous military use Collector item for display /drill purposes should not be fired These M1903 Springfield rifles are collector-grade, bolt-action rifles manufactured by Springfield Armory in the United States and chambered in .30-06 Springfield. They feature low-serial-number receivers and interwar-period barrels dated from December 1918 through August 1939, with 24-inch barrels and flaming-bomb markings. The rifles are Curio Relic eligible and are described as being in NRA Good or better surplus condition. Because of their low-serial-number receivers and collector status, they are intended for display or drill purposes only and should not be fired. Stock styles, barrel manufacturers, and the presence of sling swivels may vary from the photographs. The M1903 Springfield was adopted by the U.S. Army in 1903 after the Spanish–American War exposed the shortcomings of the Krag–Jørgensen rifle. Based largely on Mauser designs, it featured a stronger action, stripper-clip loading, and the powerful .30-06 Springfield cartridge. The M1903 served as the standard U.S. service rifle during World War I and remained widely used in World War II, later continuing in sniper roles through the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Today, it is a highly respected military collectible and historic American service rifle. Disclaimer - M1903 rifles manufactured in or before 1918 used receivers bolts that received improper heat treatment insufficient to contain pressures generated by firing ammunition. These parts can be brittle may fracture when fired, exposing the shooter to risk of serious injury or death. Do not fire: Any Springfield Armory M1903 with a receiver serial number below approx. "800,000"; any Rock Island Arsenal M1903 with a receiver serial number below "285,508"; or, any bolt with a straight down handle profile (a known profile for low number bolts). For safety, have the rifle inspected by a qualified gunsmith before use. These rifles are offered as collector's items only, for display or drill purposes should never be fired.