This is an example of a U.S. Model 1903 'Rod Bayonet' rifle similar to those manufactured by Springfield Armory. This particular rifle was manufactured in 1903 and has subsequently been assembled to rod bayonet configuration. Rock Island Arsenal barrel marked "RIA/flaming bomb/5-05", early rod bayonet style two hole base and blade front sight, Krag type rear sight, unmarked rod bayonet with correct housing and push button catch, solid milled "U" marked stacking swivel and forward barrel band, correct small seriffed letters on the receiver ring, and blued bolt body and extractor with correct early style shroud and rare Mauser style "dished" safety. The rifle has an overall high polish blue finish. Correct rod bayonet type stock and full length upper handguard with the correct internal riveted spring retention clip, boxed "JSA/1904" inspection cartouche on left side, circled script "P" on the underside of the wrist, and smooth trapdoor buttplate.

Very good with 90% period refinished blue remaining on the barreled action, 95% original blue on the trigger guard assembly with some light spotting on the floorplate, mild cycling marks on the bolt and receiver rails, and some visible oxidation on the bolt shroud and safety toggle. The handguard has a significant horizontal portion absent on the left side forward of the rear sight base, otherwise the stock is fine with legible markings, small scattered dings throughout, and oxidation on the buttplate. Mechanically excellent.