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Gas Escape Hole on 1903 Springfied Receiver

samatncsamatnc Member Posts: 5 ✭✭
edited December 2008 in Ask the Experts
I just picked up a high number (357,000 range)Rock Island 1903 Springfield receiver. The left side of the receiver, about 1" from the front, has a 3/16" diameter gas escape hole that looks like it was drilled some time after the gun left the factory. I seem to recall that this was done to some early 1903 receivers, but I'm not sure. Can any of the experts enlighten me on this? Thanksin advance.

Sam
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  • RCrosbyRCrosby Member Posts: 3,808 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Sam,
    Don't know if this helps any, but for what it's worth my Mark I, serial number 1,160,+++ has no hole on the left side, but does have one a bit more than 5/8" to rear from barrel/receiver junction on the right.
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  • nmyersnmyers Member Posts: 16,890 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Known as a "Hatcher hole", it is found in most Springfields. It allows gas to vent in the event of a ruptured case.

    Neal
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