1903 Springfield Book US WW1 WW2 RIA SPRINGFIELD BAYONET GUN REFERENCE BOOK For Sale

1903 Book TOP REFERENCE Ordnance Department immediately sought to upgrade their standard service rifle to one that could be reloaded more quickly, and handle a higher velocity cartridge. The resulting M-1903 Springfield was an instant classic, and served the American soldier well from the Philippine Insurrection, through both world wars, and in sniper configurations, up until the early days in Vietnam. The '03 rifle was not only produced by Springfield Armory, but also at Rock Island Arsenal from 1904 to the early 1920s. The M-1903 Springfield holds the distinction of being the only firearm ever produced by RIA. The "Rock Island Rifle" hasbeen of great interest to collectors for decades, leading C.S. Ferris to write a compact yet comprehensive reference book on the subject in 2001, reprinted in a second edition in 2003. This "ROCK ISLAND RIFLE M-1903" US WW1 WW2 RIA SPRINGFIELD BAYONET GUN REFERENCE BOOK is in near mint, unread condition, with only some light scattered storage wear evident (most pictured). Otherwise, the book is in near mint shape, with no other damage. Most interestingly, it boasts elegantly illustrated softcovers, and sports 171 pages full of descriptive text, period pictures, and black and white photographs of RIA M-1903 rifle furniture, butt plates, receivers, front and rear sights, barrels, sling swivels, maker's marks, inspection cartouches, and serial numbers, correct details to look for in all of those parts, accessories such as bayonets, scabbards, and the M-1907 sling, and much more. A beautiful example of a"ROCK ISLAND RIFLE M-1903" US WW1 WW2 RIA SPRINGFIELD BAYONET GUN REFERENCE BOOK. Now celebrating over 20 years on . offer with confidence and please view our other great military, aviation, and sporting classics,including a rare, originalPortuguese Angola War SADF 32BN FAPLA LIZARD CAMOUFLAGE HBT FIELD COMBAT SHIRT in near mint condition, boasting the classic single exposed button flap closure pleated chest pockets, and retaining nearly 100% of the vibrant Portuguese lizard camouflage colors.