Thank you for the reply, sir! I’m glad I didn’t buy it! So, it’s your thought that it’s a reproduction?

Thank you for all this information and photos much appreciated

Looks like a 1950’s reproduction due to the suspension ring thickness.   about $20 dollars of value    Bill

I just came across a pair of these on cards and figured I'd add them to the thread.    -Ryan

Please show thickness, as well. That can be a tell in determining authenticity. It does look sloppily reribboned, though.

It is rare to find the tools, but none of the tools in your roll look to be .50 cal tools.  Without laying them out it's a bit tough to tell, but not one of them look to be 50 tools....sorry

As WW2IMP said, Navy officers used all style khaki shirts purchased from their own funds. Basic style has no "epaulettes" but they are visible from time to time on photos...   '

It looks to be a very nice rifle!  I am not at all familiar with the eagle-head inspector's mark being used  in place of a stock cartouche. Please let us know what you find out on it. Is the bolt handle straight or swept back? It looks straight to me in your photo. By late 1918 it should be a swept handle with a J5 mark.  The circle P proof mark behind the trigger guard looks fine, as does the rest of the stock. Any marks on the front end of the stock at the bayonet lug or under the magazine cut-off?  Again, interested in what you find out on the stock and additional photos always appreciated. Thanks for showing us this.     Steve

I did mention that in one of my first posts is that it was a NAG  beret patch  not SF

Hi Ken, again, I had the chance to rummage through some old storage boxes. Not sure if I had shared these previously, but worthy of re-posting! The contents of said brochures was cool, but the photos and artwork are exceptional!! Please excuse the Copyright...! Cheers! Graham