Two-pieces of a M1903-A3; shooter injured.

[Adam Helmer]

buckhunter,

The WWI M1903s went through several heat treatment processes, but the WWII M1903-A3s were all nickel steel receivers double heat treated, as I understand.

I doubt a bore obstruction as a cause, but the gun's owner was evasive to questions from the "Militia" yesterday at the meeting. He FINALLY said what bullet and powder he used. I suspect he was on his cell phone, arguing with his wife or watching TV while he charged his cases and got a double charge into the destructive case.

It was the worst blown-up M1903-A3 I ever saw.

Adam