My Kirkwood Bros. 1903 Springfield Sporter made in Boston circa 1915 has a silver trapdoor grip cap attached with brass screws. I have always speculated that it was made of silver because it had held a compass. I’ve looked but never seem to locate what I feel is the proper compass for this rifle. The hole is .720” in diameter but a compass smaller would work fine I could turn out a brass bushing and it would look right. I realize that this is not something easy to find but was working taking some pictures so thought I would ask. I’m not in a rush; I’ve had this rifle for years and plan to keep it for a little while longer. I check Ebay from time to time but seem most of the right size ones are modern made of plastic. Any Ideas?




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