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Posted: 7/19/2001 11:51:49 AM EDT
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The heat-treatment problem you refer to exists in the 1903 models only. 1903A3 models ALL have the double heat-treatment, and are safe in that respect. Model 1903 actions with s/n above 800,000 (Springfield mfr.) and above 285,507 (Rock Island mfr.) recieved the double heat-treatment and are safe in that respect.
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Posted: 7/19/2001 11:54:57 AM EDT
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The weaker receivers were in the early original 1903 models. the heat treat problem was solved sometime during ww1 i think. the 1903a3 type was made only during ww2 so by then the receivers were properly heat treated. they're not that expensive and not hard to find at all. HTH
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Posted: 7/20/2001 12:29:36 AM EDT
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Beware of rewelds!
Unfortunately, I haven't the slightest idea of how to identify them. But if I were shopping for a 1903, I'd find out! |
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