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I have the chance to get a really nice super clean Mod.1903 RIA. It has a low Ser.No.that falls into the range of receivers with heat treat issues. The rifle was rebarreled in '42 so apparently the rifle was shot enough to wear out its original barrel.Why else would it have been rebarreled? If i do purchase the rifle i would like to shoot it occasionally, probably with mild hand loads. I have always heard that low Ser. No. '03's should not be fired but with this one i am not sure because of it being rebarreled. The condition and price of the rifle is very hard to pass up, What to do? Some advice from some '03 experts would be very appreciated. Thanks, PA223