Cocking Piece Knob?

[Z4MIL]

i have a few of those...

Ditto.... ; )

[DMark]

You are correct. J.B.

J.B.

Which statement is correct - - -

"Billard firing pin made about 1942 by Billard Machine and Tool of Mansfield, Pa....."

or

"..... but some experts have called it an early M1903 firing pin."

Thanks,

[Tom]

It's an "early M1903" (SA Type #1. from 1905). Not only do the grooves match, but the striker shaft does not extend thru, and visible, at the back of the knob as Billard Machine's piece did.

Tom

[Randy A]

I think both, it's a late replacement part that was mistaken as an early one.

[Tom]

I think both, it's a late replacement part that was mistaken as an early one.

So an early 1903 was made that would, later, be mistaken as an early 1903? Now I understand. lol

[Vi Shooter]

You are correct.

J.B.

Thanks, John!

Original package labels contain a wealth of information. According to my notes (I have no memory anymore of where or when) that one read:

3--Pin Firing Assembly
Major Item--

Pin Firing Assembly for U.S. Rifle M1903
Rev. 4, dated 2-28-42 to drawing B-128431
SINL Number B-003-01-00380
Code Number -- B-3-01-00380

Billard Machine & Tool Co.
Mansfield, Pa.

Regards,
Vi

PS Randy is correct in his interpretation. Sometimes when I answer questions, I add a dig at some "expert" who stated wrong information in print.

[DMark]

Well.....,

I reckon the good news for me is that all of the "experts" agree that this item is USGI and not some Chicom knockoff copy from Numrich.

Best Regards to All,

[John Beard]

J.B.

Which statement is correct - - -

"Billard firing pin made about 1942 by Billard Machine and Tool of Mansfield, Pa....."

or

"..... but some experts have called it an early M1903 firing pin."

Thanks,

Both!

J.B.