[48], An M1903A4 is used by Private Daniel Jackson in the film Saving Private Ryan.[49]. SKU: SPG-010. For sale is a Springfield Model 1903 bolt-action rifle in .30-06 SPRG. 1, Model 1903, which is understood be in the possession of the Ordnance Office, be sent to this armory for examination and comparison with the current product, Schull also requested that the historically significant serial No. Owing to the fact of this rifle having been used by the 1st Division and its low serial number, it has been forwarded to you by the Ordnance Sergeant, F.W. Cal 30-06. Come with Weaver V9-1 scope. This gun is chambered in 30-06. 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Cal. Springfield 1903 stock markings Could someone tell me what the markings on this 1903 stock mean? It is possible that after Lynaugh handed in serial No. Other features of the M1903, such as high-grade walnut stocks with finger grooves, were replaced with less expensive but serviceable substitutes. 24" S-C Barrel dated 10/43 12 3/4" LOP 8lbs 2oz Mfg. 1, was ordered. Bayonet. Sadly, they had no knowledge of either and their connection to the former President.Close up of the rifles receiver, prominent serial number marking and rear sight (Andrew Schmidt Photography, LLC). The Mark 1 is similar to the original 1903 with the exception that it was cut to accept the Pederson Device. 5, the final Mauser M92 prototype in the U.S. Army rifle trials of 1892. Model 1903 Springfield Rifle, Sight Covers. Parts List Sort by: Show Available 0 Schematic w/ Parts List 1 Firing Pin Rod 2 Safety Lock 3 Bolt Sleeve Lock 4 Bolt Sleeve Lock Spring 5 Bolt Sleeve Lock Pin 6 Bolt Sleeve 7 Springfield was sure enough that the Model 1901 prototype would be accepted that they began making some parts, but it was not accepted and further changes were asked for. Title. I inherited the gun in 1996 from my father, a WW2 veteran. Barrel is star gauged and dated 1937. DOW BARREL out of Florida SOME ONE PUT. I think we've given you PLENTY of advice and things to look for. I would like to buy a rifle that has most of the original parts. Cal. RIFLE. The U.S. M1903 and M1903A3 "Springfield" rifles are the greatest of all U.S. military issue bolt action rifles. This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 Mark 1 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Springfield 1903A3 Barrel Band. This rifle appears to be a composite but still all in all is a reasonable example of a 1903 Springfield. [citation needed] Other advancements had made it clear that the Army needed a replacement. You can see the finish of the rifle on the three pictures. There is quite a bit of pitting on the exterior of the receiver, but the inside is clean. SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 MILITARY RIFLES These were produced from 1907 to 1945. [22] All stock furniture was also redesigned in stamped metal. 1 (Andrew Schmidt Photography, LLC). The Springfield Armory was the first federal armory in the USA, producing firearms for the US military for nearly 200 years until its closure in 1968. [16], Pyrometers were installed in December 1917 to accurately measure temperatures during the forging process. Likewise, earlier in the day, a Spanish force of 540 regulars armed with the same Mauser rifles, under Spanish general Vara Del Rey, held off General Henry Ware Lawton's Second Division of 6,653 American soldiers and an independent brigade of 1,800 men for ten hours in the nearby town of El Caney, keeping that division from assisting in the attack on the San Juan Heights. However, President Theodore Roosevelt objected to the design of the sliding rod-type bayonet used as being too flimsy for combat. The US rifle, Model of 1903 is 44.mw-parser-output .frac{white-space:nowrap}.mw-parser-output .frac .num,.mw-parser-output .frac .den{font-size:80%;line-height:0;vertical-align:super}.mw-parser-output .frac .den{vertical-align:sub}.mw-parser-output .sr-only{border:0;clip:rect(0,0,0,0);height:1px;margin:-1px;overflow:hidden;padding:0;position:absolute;width:1px}78inches (1.098m) long and weighs 8lb 11oz (3.95kg). Only a slight olive tinge appears in the closeup photo on the upper edge. An additional one-third million rifles were produced at the Rock Island Arsenal in Illinois. By the time of the 1916 Pancho Villa Expedition, the M1903 was the standard issue service rifle of US forces. Springfield 1903 Mark I (Revisited in 4K) Tenacious Trilobite 207K subscribers Subscribe 50K views 3 weeks ago Original Springfield M1903 Mark I made at Springfield in late 1918 and. "SN 75117 - Model 1903 rifle with a Springfield 1905 dated receiver & a November 1911 dated barrel made at Rock Island. This 1922 has been through an arsenal overhual to convert it to M2 specs with the improved M2 bolt withadjustable headspace. SN 87402. THIS, Guns Listing ID: 759103Pre-Owned Springfield M1903 A1 Mark I 5-round .30-06 with Pedersen Cutout 24in barrel with Civilian Marksmanship Program CertificateThis model has the cutout for the Pedersen de, WORLD WAR TWO SMITH CORONA MILITARY RIFLE MODEL 03A3 BOLT ACTION RIFLE . Leather World War I Rifle Scabbard. Cal. [37], The M1903 rifles captured by the Germans were designated Gewehr 249(a).[38]. This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 Mark 1 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Speed up your Search . 4977. Prior to installation of the Pedersen Device, the Mark I rifle fired the standard .30-06 cartridge and functioned exactly like a standard M1903 rifle. A blade front sight and an adjustable tangent rear sight. The precision rear aperture sight was located too far from the eye for efficient use, and the narrow, unprotected front sight was both difficult to see in poor light and easily damaged. LOT OF 19TH CENTURY TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY LOT OF 19TH CENTURY TO EARLY 20TH CENTURY SLINGS AND BELTS. Some say it's fine to shoot and others do not recommend it due to the old SHT bolt. CALIBER 30-06. The Mark I was made at the end of WW1 and modified from the typical model 1903 by having a cutout on the left side of the receiver, so that the rifle could be modified with a Pederson device. [18] However, during the late 1930s, it became apparent that, with the development of mortars, high-angle artillery, and the .50 caliber M2 Browning machine gun, the need for extreme long-range, rifle-caliber machine-gun fire was decreasing. Thanks. VERY NICE PARKERIZED FINISH .BARREL MARKED S.C. 6-43, EXCELLENT BRIGHT BORE , MUZZLE GAUGES UNDER. "Rare Springfield 1903 NRA .30-06 (R26941), SPRINGFIELD 1903 22 HOFFER-THOMPSON GALLERY RIFLE, Custom Springfield Armory 1903 Action .257 Roberts Caliber Sporting Rifle S/N 288595XX, "Custom NRA 1903 Springfield Rifle 30-06 (R32369), Springfield Custom Rifle 30.06 Caliber Bolt Action, "Beautiful Kornbrath Engraved R. G. Owen Springfield 1903 Bot Action Rifle (R28700), "Springfield 1903A1 National Match .30-06 (R25402). The story of the first M1903 produced by Springfield Armory is a little different and it is a mystery as to how it entered the U.S. Armys inventory for issue.Some Technical Information on Springfield Armorys Serial No. From 1906, the rifle was chambered to fire the .30 caliber M1906 cartridge (.30-06 cartridge), later the M1 (1926) and M2 ball (1938) rounds. The M1903's forward receiver ring diameter is 1.305in (33.15mm), slightly over the 33mm (1.30in) ring diameter of the older "small ring" Mauser models and less than the "large ring" 35.8mm (1.41in) Gewehr 98s. Barrel Date: March 1919 Caliber: .30-06 Springfield Action Type: Bolt Action, Internal Magazine Markings: The top of the receiver is marked "U.S. / SPRINGFIELD / ARMORY / MODEL 1903. Original metal can holster, two magazines . A blade front sight and an adjustable tangent rear sight. Add to My Saved Parts. Model: SPRINGFIELD 1903, 1903A1, 1903A4. However, some front-line infantry units in both the U.S. Army and Marine Corps retained M1903s as infantry rifles beyond that date and continued to use them alongside the M1 Garand until the end of the war in 1945. The US military licensed many of the Mauser Company's and other German patents, including the spitzer bullet, later modified into the .30-06 Springfield. The Mark I has a cut on the left hand side of the receiver meant to act as an ejection port for the Pedersen device, a modified sear and cutoff to operate the Pedersen device; a specialized insert that replaced the bolt and allowed the user to fire .30 caliber pistol cartridges semi-automatically from a 40-round detachable magazine. No. Exhibition teams often use fiberglass stocks in place of wooden stocks, which are heavier and more prone to breakage when dropped. Fifty-six years after the war had ended and hed last seen his rifle, Mr. Wallace permitted Mr. Lynaugh to hold the rifle and a photograph of the reunion was taken.Letter from Colonel Schull, Superintendent of Springfield Armory requesting the Office of Chief of Ordnance in Wash., D.C., forward U.S. Rifle No. Springfield 1903A1 NATIONAL MATCH Mfg.1939 - A Beauty!!! Starting at $375. Originally Posted by Pete D. According to info in "The Springfield 1903 Rifles" (Brophy, 1985), the lowest serial number "observed having a bent bolt handle was number 1,137,255." (p.44) The change from straight bolt to the bent version occurred during the period 1918-1919. First adopted on June 19, 1903, the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903 remained in service in various guises as an issue combat weapon throughout World War II. Bought a 30-06 sporter that has been drilled/tapped for scope and bolt bent/etc. This case displays a disassembled Model 1903 Rifle. This lot of miscellaneous leather accoutrements consists of one Civil War 58 Cal. I am thinking about purchasing a Springfield 1903 Mark 1 rifle with the Petersen cutout. We pick up the trail again on Oct. 31, 1919, when Col. N. F. Ramsey at Camp Pontanesen wrote to the Chief of Ordnance for the AEF to inform him of the discovery of M1903 No. The 12 month average price is $990.96 used. Some receivers constructed of single-heat-treated case-hardened steel were improperly subjected to excessive temperatures during the forging process. This bolt has an "S" mark on the safety lug which I believe means that it is an old bolt and single heat treated. The story of the first M1903 assembled by Springfield Armory is a fascinating one, against all odds the rifle was initially purchased by President Taft and found its way into active service and across the Atlantic to war. Fine with the light green arsenal refurbished parkerized finish overall, with light wear on the edges and high spots. - Free Online Library", FM 23-10 Basic Field Manual: U.S. Rifle Caliber .30, M1903, 20 September 1943, (1943) TM 9-270 U.S. Rifle, Cal. It depends on how much "olive green" - it "too" olive, it may be a WWII repark. 1 and attempt to share its fascinating story. The new American cartridge was designated Cartridge, Ball, Caliber .30, Model of 1906. The milled parts on the Remington M1903 were gradually replaced with stamped parts until, at about serial number 3,330,000, the Army and Remington recognized that a new model name was appropriate. Click for more info Seller: Cabelas La Vista Area Code: 402 $1,699.99 NEW THIS WEEK! It remained in use until the end of the Second World War alongside the M1 Garand. [30] The U.S. Army Rangers were also a major user of the M1903 and the M1903A3 during World War II with the Springfield being preferred over the M1 Garand for certain commando missions. SKU: SPG-011. As the already worn tooling began to wear beyond use Remington began seeking Army approval for a continuously increasing number of changes and simplifications to both speed up manufacture and improve performance. SN 616632. Preparations for production of the M1903 had begun earlier in June 1903. Cal 30-06. 9832 REDUCED!! *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. NICE SOLID WOOD WITH NO C, U.S. SPRINGFIELD Model 1903 .30-06 Caliber Bolt Action MILITARY Rifle C&R Infantry Rifle Made at the Springfield Armory Here we present a C&R U.S. Springfield Model 1903 Bolt Action I, This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. Costa Rica troops were equipped with Springfields during the Coto War and some rifles were captured by the opposing Panamanians. ** There is a bit of a mantra well known to collectors: if this rifle could talk, the story it could tell. It is obvious that No. Extra shipping cost of $3.00. Andrew Stolinski is a military historian who focuses on first half 20th century American small arms. It should be noted that the rifles current barrel date does, in fact, match up to this particular document. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. 1 was the first rifle to be assembled when serialized production began at the historic armory in Springfield, Mass., in November 1903. It was made in 1926. Serial numbered in the 3,733,xxx range with corresponding April 1943 barrel date, Springfield NRA Sporter chambered in .30-06 Springfield. . GOOD METAL FINISH . Cal. I'm trying to find age of my Springfield 1903 Mark1 Sportier with serial number 1075861. [17] M1 ammunition, intended primarily for long-range machine gun use, soon became known by Army rifle competition teams and expert riflemen for its considerably greater accuracy over that of the M1906-round; the new M1 ammunition was issued to infantrymen with the Springfield rifle as well as to machine gun teams. On Nov. 24, 1903 Capt. ), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (flint), Muzzleloading Modern & Replica Pistols (perc), United States Patent Firearms Revolvers/Pistols, Century Arms International (CAI) - Shotguns. 1, both arrived and left France through Camp Pontanezen and the port of Brest. Barrel does have the SA with a date (can't remember) and the flaming bomb. Gentlemen, I am not a restorer or a collector. 30-06. This service includes the disassembly of the rifle, surface preparation and the bluing of the metal parts. Featured Gun Classifieds Springfield Rifles - 03, Presented for sale, you will find an Springfield Model 1898 rifle. Buy Mark 1 1903 Springfield USMC Rebuild : GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 974166840. Historically, firearms from the very beginning of serialized production are often considered significant and are set aside out of inventory to both provide a pattern of how a gun was initially produced or as a historically significant artifact to be preserved for the future. In April 1931, 64,873, Pedersen Devices and 60 million rounds of ammunition were destroyed. Temperature control during forging was improved prior to Mark I production. There are currently no customer product questions on this lot. hand lapped, m1903, national matches, springfield 1903, springfield 1903 barrel, vintage sniper match. [22] Other modifications included a new stamped cartridge follower; the rounded edges of the new design largely alleviated the "fourth-round jam" complaints of the earlier machined part. Production of the M1903 was discontinued in favor of the M1903A3. This new sightline also lengthened the sight radius.[40]. 1 and No. SER# 1223523. SEDGLEY USMC BARREL DATED 9-42. This rifle is in good condition overall. Established in April 1918, Camp Pontanezen at its height covered over 1,000 acres and could house as many as 80,000 men. Thank you for your time. By some accounts, the M1903A4 was inadequate as a sniper rifle. Buy Springfield 1903 Mark 1: GunBroker is the largest seller of Bolt Action Rifles Rifles Guns & Firearms All: 958225210. . Description. Several hundred M1882 Lee Navy models (M1882 Remington-Lee) were also subjected to trials by the U.S. Army during the 1880s, though the rifle was not formally adopted. Receiver marked U.S. Springfield Armory Model 1903 Mark I. The Navy adopted the M1885, and later different style Lee M1895 (a 6mm straight pull bolt), which saw service in the Boxer Rebellion. The M1903 became commonly known among its users as the "ought-three" in reference to the year, 1903, of first production. M1903 A 1 - had a pistol grip stock. SN 104750. 1 was one of the many items on display at the museum to fall victim to a devastating fire. "Rare Springfield 1903 NRA .30-06 caliber rifle. USING THE 1903 SPRINGFIELD AS A BASE. The opposite side of the device is marked: "U.S.A. 1918-MARK I/972" in two lines. Clearance, Springfield 1903. It has a 24-inch barrel. 319 4 Image (s) Sporterized 1903 Very Nice Gun #: 948040294 Seller: MARC CHA $400.00 Full Details 2 Image (s) Springfield Armory 1903 Gun #: 906195874 Seller: Jays Guns and Accessories GA Sales: 11341 $1,599.99 Full Details More from this Seller 22 Image (s) Cal. . In an effort to trace the No. Due to its balance, the M1903 is still popular with various military drill teams and color guards, most notably the U.S. Army Drill Team. Description Serial. They tried multiple spelling possibilities of Lynaugh in case his name was incorrectly spelled in their records. For sale is the rate 1903 Mark 1. The M1903 Springfield, officially the United States Rifle, Caliber .30-06, Model 1903, is an American five-round magazine-fed, bolt-action service repeating rifle, used primarily during the first half of the 20th century.. In the jungle fighting on various Pacific islands cleaning was sometimes lax and the excessive moisture compounded the corrosive action of the residue. *SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 RIFLE. The M1903A4 was the U.S. Army's sniper rifle of choice during the Second World War. CALIBER 30-06. [6] The M1903 not only replaced the various versions of the U.S. Army's Krag, but also the Lee M1895 and M1885 RemingtonLee used by the United States Navy and the United States Marine Corps, as well as all remaining single-shot trapdoor rifles. The camp was an important transit hub for troops before they began the journey east toward the frontlines. The retooling was almost complete when it was decided another change would be made. After the Korean War, active service (as opposed to drill) use of the M1903 was rare. I sure would appreciate your help. What stamping numbers should I be looking for other than the barrel stamping date, serial number, and bolt stamping? Schull (who was the Commanding Officer at Springfield Armory) sent a request to the Office of Chief of Ordnance in Washington D.C. that the rifles paper trail resurfaces. Hi, I'm new to the forums but after trying to research my Springfield 1903 I am confused as to the history of the gun. MFG. The rest of the metal is excellent. [32] The Weaver scopes (later standardized as the M73 and M73B1) were not only low-powered in magnification, they were not waterproofed, and frequently fogged over or became waterlogged during humidity changes. They recommended replacement of the Krag. Colonel Frank K. Phipps, to advise that he had been directed by the Chief of Ordnance, then Brigadier General William Crozier, to return two Model 1903 rifles to the armory. It is somewhat unusual to find a World War I or early World War II M1903 with its original dated barrel. Posts: 10. [22] Barrel specifications were, in general, unchanged between the M1903A3 and M1903A4, however, the War Department did start installing barrels with 2 groove rifling instead of 4 groove, despite the lack of clear changes from the 4 groove rifling that was the standard up until 1942.[31]. 1) Springfield, *EXTREMELY RARE SPRINGFIELD MODEL 1903 BOLT. This rifle shows clear markings and most of the Rock Island arsenal reparkerized finish. This Springfield Armory U.S. Model 1903 Mark 1 is a right-hand bolt-action U.S. Military rifle in .30-06 Springfield. The receiver is numbered 11534XX and is in fair condition. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Each stripper clip contains five cartridges, and standard issue consisted of 12 clips carried in a cloth bandoleer. Here is a work of art from master gunsmith HW Creighton of Nashville TN. *1903 SPRINGFIELD NATIONAL MATCH RIFLE. The elderly veteran was Frank C. Lynaugh, who was 80 at that time, had been visiting friends in the area and decided to browse the museum. The M1918 device was designed by John Pedersen c. 1917 and was specifically designed to convert the 1903 bolt action rifle into a semi-automatic rifle by simply replacing the standard 1903 bolt with the Pedersen device and inserting one of the special magazines. 1 underwent the same alterations as many of the other M1903 rifles underwent before the war. 2023 Rock Island Auction Company. [26] All M1903A3 rifles with two-groove "war emergency" barrels were shipped with a printed notation stating that the reduction in rifling grooves did not affect accuracy. Re-Barreled - Stk #C409 This .30-06 Springfield 03/A3 rifle has been re-barreled with a 26 in the white tapered rou. Anecdotal evidence at the time indicates that some of the rifles were fitted with Maxim suppressors, which would make them the first suppressed rifles used by the US military. Stock has a ""RA-P"" cartouche directly above tri, WW2 PARRIS DUNN SPRINGFIELD U.S. MODEL 1903 DUMMY TRAINING RIFLE CIRCA 1942. Find the 1903 Springfield parts list and accessories that you need now! The Spanish soldiers inflicted 1,400 casualties on the US in a matter of minutes. A lot of wartime M1903 Springfields were sporterized after the wars. The M1903A3 became one of the primary rifles used by French forces until the end of the war, and was afterwards used in Indochina[34] and by local militia and security forces in French Algeria. It was then rifled 0.004in (0.1mm) deep, making the diameter from the bottom of one groove to the bottom of the opposite groove 0.30787 in (7.82mm) of the barrel. The stock is a correct WWI finger-groove stock with a boxed "EHD" and single "P" proof, and the handguard is a later WWII replacement. A bayonet can be attached; the M1905 bayonet blade is 16in (406mm) long and weighs 1lb (0.45kg). M1903A3 Rifle Remington was able to save production time by developing an adjustable rear peep. PLEASE NOTE: The barrel has serious pitting inside and might need some repairs to be safe to fire. 30-06 caliber with a 24" barrel. This is a WWII rifle marked US Property. In his letter to the AEFs Chief of Ordnance, Ramsey notes: There was recently turned in to the Ordnance Officer, Camp Pontanezen, Brest, by the 1st Division a US rifle 30 with serial No. The most noticeable visual difference in the M1903A3 was the replacement of the barrel-mounted rear sight with a smaller, simpler aperture rear sight mounted on the rear of the receiver which was designed by Remington;[24] it was primarily adopted in order to speed familiarization by soldiers already trained on the M1 Garand, which had a similar sighting system. If you think my pricing is too high, I have no problem with you purchasing elseware. Cal. Numrich has been providing parts and schematics like this to the shooting community since 1905. It has a Fajan stock that has been Tiger striped. "Serial number 1269046. Originalityis the 1903 all original, it it arsenal refinished, or have. I have obtained a 1903 Springfield rifle and after looking up the serial number on oldguns.net I learned the rifle was built in 1917. The floor plate has some ton, U.S. SPRINGFIELD ARMORY MODEL1903 BOLT ACTION RIFLE. The most intriguing part of Dicksons letter is a request that a new eye piece be placed upon rifle No. [10], All the rifles to that point consequently had to be re-tooled for a blade-type bayonet, called the "M1905". Springfield 1903. 1 did travel across to France as his service rifle. SN 623246. Just over 100 years ago, the M1903 revolutionized the way American hunters viewed rifles, converting an entire nation of single-shot and lever . Model: 1903 Mark I Serial Number: 1079311 Year of Manufacture: 1919 (page 374 of Joe Poyer's book, The M1903 Springfield Rifle and its Variations, 3rd Edition). Receivers or barreled/receivers require a dealer 01 . SET OF 5. [14] Despite documented evidence indicating some early rifles were improperly forged, actual cases of failure were very rare. The Mark 1 denotes that this rifle was compatible with the secret Pedersen Device, a secret weapon that converted the 1903 to a semi-auto pistol caliber rifle. wood, checkered metal buttplate, Tasco 3-9 X variable scope, Redfield mts., sling swivels, exc. What we do know, however, is that No. i would love to post pics but i do not have the gun in my possesion. Cal. Colonel Phipps replied to Dickson on Dec. 9, 1903, noting that the No. Her archival expertise in personnel records at National Archives in St. Louis, Mo., allowed us to track Sgt. 1 M1903: Bolt: Heat LotBarrel: 4-09 SAStock: J inspected (stamped in the cutout well), Not Proof fired (no P stamp behind trigger guard). In 1926, after experiencing the effect of long-range German 7.9257mm rifle and machine gun fire during the war, the U.S. Army adopted the heavy, 174-grain, boat-tail bullet for its .30-06 cartridge, standardized as Cartridge, Ball, caliber 30, M1. Phipps was informed that upon receipt of the rifles a number of changes would be made including: From Dicksons letter we know that the rear sight base of serial number 55 was to be engraved with the following: THE FIRST MACHINE-MADE RIFLE, MODEL OF 1903 ASSEMBLED. With no documentary evidence to explain the selection of number 55, along with #1, it is not immediately clear why this engraving, which may seem more fitting for serial No. My M1903 Mark I is nearly black in color, with a green touch. I think it's still there though. [36], During the Korean War, South Korean Marines used the M1903A3. The 1903 adoption of the M1903 was preceded by nearly 30 years of struggle and politics, using lessons learned from the recently adopted KragJrgensen and contemporary German Mauser Gewehr 98 bolt-action rifles. [19] The Cuban Springfields were used by Batista forces after WW2 and later by the Revolutionary Armed Forces, for instance during the Bay of Pigs Invasion. National Match M1903A1 rifle. *1903 SPRINGFIELD RIFLE. Stock is likely a replacement as it has no final inspector stamp on the left side.Rear Sights: Curved leg 7s (Springfield), Volley Notch, Small dished windage knob and dished elevation knob.T.C. A blade front sight and an adjustable tangent rear sight.

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