This is a scarce example of an early 1913 dated Model 1903 rifle. These were the last of the pre-WWI rifles manufactured by Rock Island Arsenal before production ceased in late 1913/early 1914. They are scarce due to considerably smaller production than Springfield. Those with N.R.A. Sales markings are even rarer. These markings usually indicate a commercial sale to an N.R.A. member and also indicate that their barrels were air-gaged to ensure they were the most accurate available. The receiver has the standard four-line markings, and the barrel is roll stamped "R.I.A./flaming bomb/3-13." The underside of the barrel is stamped with the barrel steel code of "R/22/P." It has the standard blade front sight and the early musket rear sight with dished windage and elevation knobs and a polished face that is graduated from 100-2,700 yards and has a 2,850 yard volley notch. The straight handled bolt is stamped "C13" on the front of the safety lug. The floor plate is stamped with a flaming bomb over "N.R.A." It is fitted with walnut straight grip stock with a single stock bolt and grasping grooves. The left side has a boxed "C.N./1913" cartouche with flattened corners, and a script "P" proof is on the underside behind the trigger guard. The front of the forend is correctly stamped with a "S" indicating manufacture at R.I.A. It is fitted with a checkered steel buttplate with trapdoor.