I heard back this week from G&H... their records only show the serial numbered rifle w/ qtr. rib was made in 1927. No "noted" customer. He said that they no longer offer "letters of authenticity". It will join my G&H .220 Swift, Sedgley .22 Hornet, Sedgley 30-06, Jaeger 30-06... got a half dozen 1903's still in original military configuration. Looking back, I wish I had been able to connect with Michael Petrov before he passed. I have both his books and reference them often. Side note: I sent a message & called the G&H engraver to investigate the cost to engrave the bold knob of my .220 Swift with a 4 petal panel and also put scrolling on both sides of the bolt housing. I ran into a young man at the Colorado Collector's show a few years back that said he was related to Michael... the firearms addiction has genetic implications...
Last edited by OSS; 02/01/25 09:17 PM.