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| quote: Originally posted by boha: Anyone know of a fast way to date such a rifle? Serial No 157xx
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Oops, is it a medium bore? |
| Posts: 493 | Location: Finland | Registered: 18 July 2001 | 
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| The date is a coded set of numbers on the underside of the barrel. Most 1903's were made between 1903 and 1923. Rifles with a 5 digit serial number would have been made during the latter half. There is some evidence that a few 1903's may have been made on special order after 1923, but these would be extremely rare. I will look up some info on translating the date codes. I still think military, so anything 8mm and under is small bore.  |
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| The date code should look something like 6543.21. This would indicate that the rifle was the 6543rd rifle that was proofed in (19)21. |
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| Make sure you only use European thin, non tapered screw bits. Otherwise you will do unrepairable damage to the heads. |
| Posts: 2036 | Location: Roebling, NJ 08554 | Registered: 20 January 2002 | 
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