brad k Posted August 10, 2017 Share #1 Posted August 10, 2017 this rifle belonged to a member of the 103rd field artillery of the 26th division, acording to his daughter it was his from the war. there are always big arguments on the gun forums about u.s. firearms being legit bring backs that make for some interesting reading. this rifle is from mid 1918 and is exactly the way it should be when it was first manufactured. I really like it and wanted to share it on the forum. Link to post Share on other sites
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David D Posted August 10, 2017 Share #4 Posted August 10, 2017 Beautiful rifle! Thanks for sharing Collecting WWI 26th Division Machine Gun and Infantry related Helmets, Equipment, Groupings, Photos and Dog Tags! Link to post Share on other sites
Charlie Flick Posted August 11, 2017 Share #5 Posted August 11, 2017 Great looking rifle. The sling made by Ladew was interesting. I believe that the maker was the Edward R. Ladew Company of NY. It made a wide variety of leather products including the scabbards for the M1909 bolos made in WW1. Regards, Charlie Link to post Share on other sites
thorin6 Posted August 11, 2017 Share #6 Posted August 11, 2017 Great looking rifle. As for "bring-backs" they are rare but happened. I know a person whose father had one. His father was a company commander in a National Guard division, and at war's end his soldiers took his M1903 apart and smuggled the rifle in pieces back to the United States. Back in the states, the unit armorer put the rifle back together and they presented the rifle to their Company Commander at one of their early reunions. I've seen the rifle and have no doubt about the story. Link to post Share on other sites
phantomfixer Posted August 11, 2017 Share #7 Posted August 11, 2017 Very nice 03...and sling great leather.... Link to post Share on other sites
The Meatcan Posted August 11, 2017 Share #8 Posted August 11, 2017 Great rifle. Really dig the sling though ; don't see many in that sharp condition. You are lucky to have it. Terry to all who have served! Link to post Share on other sites
Ronny67 Posted August 11, 2017 Share #9 Posted August 11, 2017 Really nice Link to post Share on other sites
collector Posted August 11, 2017 Share #10 Posted August 11, 2017 Love those older '03s! Link to post Share on other sites
Bigdibbs88 Posted August 26, 2017 Share #11 Posted August 26, 2017 Nice!! Link to post Share on other sites
sundance Posted August 26, 2017 Share #12 Posted August 26, 2017 That is one beautiful 03. Link to post Share on other sites
mb399579 Posted November 2, 2019 Share #13 Posted November 2, 2019 Hello, Could you please show us the differents marking on the stock ? Thanks Bertrand Link to post Share on other sites
917601 Posted November 2, 2019 Share #14 Posted November 2, 2019 Very desireable piece. Very few are found that have escaped post WW1 Arsenal rebuild and parkerizing. Yours appears to be as manufactured, with the correct blueing. Link to post Share on other sites
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