Description
Original WWII U.S. Navy Parris-Dunn 1903 Training Rifle — Drill / Non-Firing
Offered is an original WWII-era Parris-Dunn 1903 training rifle, the wooden non-firing drill replica widely used by the U.S. Navy and maritime training units for close-order rifle drill and seamanship instruction. Built to approximate the look, balance, and handling of the Springfield M1903, these trainers allowed large-scale instruction without live-fire risk.
This example features a solid hardwood stock, metal fittings for the barrel band and sights, and correct external detail to replicate service-issue 1903 ergonomics. As a drill piece it contains no firing components and is intended for display, parade, drill practice, or museum use. Typical features include sling attachment points, practice muzzle, and robust construction to withstand repeated handling and instruction.
Collectors value Parris-Dunn trainers for their connection to naval training history and their practical use in uniform displays, instructional collections, and living history programs. This rifle is an appropriate centerpiece for any WWII U.S. Navy collection or as a non-operational prop for reenactment units.
Keywords: Parris-Dunn training rifle, 1903 drill rifle, WWII USN training aid, non-firing rifle, naval drill replica, Springfield 1903 trainer.
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