Apparently it has a Winchester marked heavy barrel. This might serve to date the rifle ... I would guess it is from a .30'06. I think the earliest Winchester heavy '06 barrels were put on 1903s, was it the so-called "sniper" model? Then not long after that, I guess in the mid 20s, there were some heavy '06 54s. Perhaps there is someone on this forum who can tell us more. Of course gunmakers were buying Winchester barrels to build rifles with, G&H for one, but I do not know if those barrels were Winchester marked or when these barrels were offered. The very long near 30" length also may be a clue. Disagree with Gasgunner, I do not think comb has been shaved. Also to be noted, buttplate appears to be NRA 1903 Sporter. This may also help date the rifle. I think this plate was copied by at least one supplier, but even so it would not be earlier than the NRA Sporter. Don't have my 1903 books here, so somone else will have to provide the date the Sporter was introduced. Mid 1920s I think.
