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TR. This is exactly why I was asking. When I received the rifle in May I ran the serial number (62593) and found it to be a very early issue and within the range of the suspect heat treatment. The 1903 community is divided regarding the safe firing of weapons within the range. Many suggest the issue is overstated and others suggest not to fire the weapon. There is lots of government data that concludes the failure rate is negligible and may be the result of early ammunition. Fire it or hang it on a wall? That is the dilemma.