The 1903A1 was the result of several refinements to the original Model 1903.  These included a bolt handle bent rearward for easier handling, a corrugated trigger and a pistol grip stock. 

     Our specimen is marked on top of the receiver “U.S.” “SPRINGFIELD” “ARMORY” “MODEL 1903” in four lines and the serial number 1348430.  The barrel is marked behind the front sight “SA”, flaming bomb and “8-09” indicating the date of manufacture.  The left side of the front sight is marked “C64157-4”.  The bottom of the stock in the rear is marked “01836-4”.