M1903A3
Keeper of the Def's Head
Thanks for some great info. Giving it lots of thought I will not be cleaning and or shooting this rifle. I will just make a permanent home directly across from my M1 in the safe so they can stare at each other for eternity with the M1 telling the captured K98k...You know who won?
There are no barrel band markings but there are # on the stock and sight. I pulled the bolt and it is marked as well, all matching. As well there are no numbers on the sight hood and cleaning rod holder. There is an impression of a C on the buttstock and some other small markings that I cant tell whether they are stamps or just handling damage.
Thanks for all the comments. I do have one question that may sound dumb but what exactly is a contract rifle?
If you can and are interested, I know some of us would be interested in seeing any and all markings you can find anywhere on this rifle! It’s uncommon to see one that is completely original so from a research standpoint it would be helpful. I particularly am fond of these and I know several others here are too. If the user named “Loewe” sees this he may have some additional insight about it, he’s a fountain of knowledge on SDP (Steyr-Daimler-Puch) which is who made this. Thanks in advance if you shoot more pics!! Again, GREAT rifle!
P.S. keep a sharp eye out for markings like these:
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