I have a question about the Springfield NRA model. What kind of finish did they leave the Springfield Armory with? I have one and appears to have a hand polished tung oil finish. The cartouche and firing proof are still in place. Can't imagine the owner refinishing the rifle but leaving those in place. Harrison says that most dedicate shooters of the day removed those proofs. My cartouche says JSA.
1903 Springfield
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The 1903 Springfield was made by the US govt Springfield Armory vs. the existing commercial Springfield Armory.
There are other websites that discuss the rifle.
But this might help.
There are other websites that discuss the rifle.
But this might help.
Correct stock finish for M1903?
From what I've noticed, almost all M1903s have a glossy finish to their rifles, but mine looks like it lacks that glossy color except on the hand guard. Were some M1903s finished like how mine is at an arsenal, or is it an incorrect finish done by the previous owner?
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