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Title:	RIFLE, MILITARY -  U.S. RIFLE MODEL 1903 TEST DEVICE FOR .45ACP AMMUNITION
Maker/Manufacturer:	SPRINGFIELD ARMORY
Date of Manufacture:
Eminent Figure:
Catalog Number:	SPAR 1450
Measurements:	OL: 59.1CM 23 3/8" BL: 4.2"

Object Description:

U.S. RIFLE MODEL 1903 TEST DEVICE FOR .45ACP AMMUNITION
Manufactured by Springfield Armory, Springfield, Ma. - This is an Armory made device for testing .45ACP ammunition. Consists of a Springfield M1903 rifle action and stock to which has been fitted the frame and magazine of U.S. M1911 Pistol and a .45 caliber barrel. The ejector and ejector spring have been purposely removed. Weapon has no sights. Weapon complete and in good condition.

Markings:
Receiver: U.S./SPRINGFIELD/ARMORY/MODEL 1903. 20 stamped inside receiver and on .45 frame as well as all major parts.
Stock: 33 stamped in wood behind trigger guard.
Cuttoff recess: R.
Grip: 20.
Triggerguard plate: 2.
Floor plate: 20.

Weapon transferred to the Museum on 14 July 1941.

References:
Brophy, William S. THE SPRINGFIELD 1903 RIFLES. Stackpole Books. Harrisburg, Pa. 1985.