Hi Butlersrangers, Thank You again for your interest, info on 34644,  and you generous offer of 200$. From your info seems the rifle is pretty much worth what was paid for it as it needs a new rear sight, mag cutoff, stock. Fortunately the bore is bright and shiny and there is no rust or pitting. Curious of it's historical significance and monetary value but more interested as a collector. Seems the price of restoration would far outweigh 34644's value so will leave it in it's current configuration. Tried to send picks to Richard but once again the message containing them was returned saying it was too large and computer skills here are lacking on reduction so...looks like it will end here. P.S. You seem quite knowledgeable about military weapons, springfields in general so would like to ask a question here that is off topic. Acquired with this collection was a remington 03a3 40552417 vintage 1943. It appears to be in new condition; catch is it has a modified stock and a 16 in barrel. So far the net has produced no info on this weapon, realize it is not a "bushmaster". One source says it was made for the "Philippine campaign" but this is not verifiable. Know there were many of these cut down but this one appears to be uncut original factory barrel in a 16 in length. Could this be a one off or some sort of prototype? Remington society seems to have no info and would like to get a definite answer before replacing the barrel with a 24 in one.