On 18 January 1943 Remington directed to divert from production 20,000 M1903A3 rifles for conversion to the U.S.It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was shipped. This number should be used as a point of reference only. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year.Jesse James carried serial number 366, and serial number 273 is reported to have been used by a James Gang member, possibly Jesse. Schofields were reportedly favorites of the James Gang, with serial numbers 34 attributed to Frank James and serial number 2341 to Cole Younger.Thompson Serial Numbers - posted in Thompson Submachine Gun Message Board: Gentlemen, Can any one help me with the answers to a few questions? Can anyone confirm that the M1 and M1A1 series of Thompsons began their serial numbers from zero, or whatever they began from, and did not follow on from the M1928 and M1928A1 serial numbers? I presume this was the case, as I have seen a deactivated M1.Our main interest is in 1903A3, 1917, 1911/1911A1 and other parts for U.S., British and German military firearms, WWII and older.The company is based in Georgia and is dedicated to providing the best muzzleloader and single-shot centerfire rifles on the market. Since 1971, Connecticut Valley Arms is known for producing quality muzzleloaders and build it yourself rifle kits.
