I don't know much about M1903 rifles and I'd like to remedy that. Mostly looking for info about the M1903A3 rifles and the M1903A4s.
I have a lot of questions, so if someone has some links, that'd help. Mostly looking for stuff to look for when buying, like serial number ID, manufacturers, how to spot issues, maintenance, etc. Also, what was the reason for switching from the straight stock on the M1903 to the pistol grip stock on the A1 and later models? When did the switch in stocks happen?
I have a lot of questions, so if someone has some links, that'd help. Mostly looking for stuff to look for when buying, like serial number ID, manufacturers, how to spot issues, maintenance, etc. Also, what was the reason for switching from the straight stock on the M1903 to the pistol grip stock on the A1 and later models? When did the switch in stocks happen?