'03, while this book is devoted solely to the Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 rifle.Ĭhapters are devoted to the history of Rock Island Arsenal, its first M1903 rifle production period (1904-1913), early alterations, its second rifle production period (World War I), post-War events, barrel date/serial number correlation, production numbers, the 1919 National Match rifles, final inspectors (cartouches), bayonets, scabbards, slings, marksmanship badges, and the Rock Island Arsenal Museum. The standard reference works on the M1903 include little detailed information specific to the R.I.A. The Rock Island Rifle Model 1903 provides both the beginning & advanced collector of the Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 rifle with a depth of information heretofore unavailable. 121 photos & drawintgs 6x9 inches, 177 pgs. A government arms factory from 1843 to date. The arsenal produced 47,251 Model 1903 rifles during the World War. Facilities for anufacture and repair of U. Provides both the beginning & advanced collector of the Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 rifle with a depth of info heretofore unavailable. ROCK ISLAND ARSENAL Rock Island, 111., 1843 to date. DUFF PUBLICATIONS, Dec 1996Binding: SoftcoverISBN: 1-88SynopsisProvides both the beginning & advanced collector of the Rock Island Arsenal Model 1903 rifle with a depth of info heretofore unavailable.
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