Why doesn't this thread just die and go away. Most of the posts are by folks who don't own low # 03s, Cannot produce any contemporary evidence of one blowing up, or obviously do not have an extensive library on 03s.
The site is dedicated to cast boolits, not rehashing ancient data from a long dead General.
I repeat my offer that if anyof you have a 100% correct low number gun you are afraid of, I'll buy you a brand new Ruger American in trade. No one has taken me up nor been able to identify the photo of a very low # 03 I posted (yet to blow up).
While I DNS about collectible bullet molds, I do about 03s. Like this one from my collection that is identified to a specific NYNG soldier.
Yeah another low number rifle that has failed to blow up.
The reason for the punch marks is all explained in Harrisons book on the 03'.