From my SRS data
1343991 SPT 071730 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
1343994 SPT 052130 DCM RIFLE SALES 1922-42
Vishooters page shows the J5 bolt stamped on top was used until rifle 1295350 06/28. It also gives the following productation date info, as does Brophy in The Springfield 1903 Rifles:
1930 Jan 1 - 1338406
1931 Jan 1 - 1369761
There's nothing concrete about these dates, except perhaps the production number starts. A 2/29 barrel seems early to me, but I am no expert and anything is possible.
It is a beautiful rifle, one that anyone should be proud to own, and even more so with the sentiment attached to it. I can't help with the stock. Thanks for sharing it and welcome to the board.
Thank you very much for the compliment, warm welcome, and information provided, Thaine. I appreciate it!
