This is a scarce example of a 1917 manufactured Rock Island Model 1903 rifle. Few Rock Island 1903s are seen with the N.R.A. marking, which traditionally indicates that they were subjected to careful inspection, including air gauging of the barrel to ensure accuracy before being sold to a member of the National Rifle Association. The receiver has the standard four-line markings, and the barrel is stamped "R.I.A./flaming bomb/7-13" on top with the barrel steel code of "C88/P" on the underside. 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 trigger guard is stamped with a flaming bomb over "N.R.A.". It is fitted with straight walnut grip stock with "S" stamped on the tip, one reinforcing bolt, a boxed "C.N./1913" cartouche on the left side, a script "P" proof on the underside behind the trigger guard, brown leather sling, sharply checkered steel buttplate and a nickel finished oiler.

Very fine, with 80% of the original blued finish, with mild edge wear and handling marks overall and areas of gray patina on the trigger guard and floorplate. A mixed dark casehardened pattern is present on the receiver, and the windage adjustment knob is slightly bent. The stock is also very fine, with some light dings and scratches. Mechanically excellent.