PARRIS-DUNN Corp. M1903 Style Drill/Training “Dummy” Rifle CIVILIAN Model TRAINING RIFLE Made circa Post-World War II w/SLING

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PARRIS-DUNN Corp. M1903 Style Drill/Training “Dummy” Rifle CIVILIAN Model 

TRAINING RIFLE Made circa Post-World War II w/SLING

Here we present a Parris-Dunn Corporation Model 1903 Style Bolt Action Drill/Training “Dummy” Rifle, made circa post-World War II in Clarinda, Iowa. These were issued to soldiers in training in lieu of real rifles.

The Parris-Dunn Corporation was founded by William G. Dunn and Cecil L Parris when they formed a business partnership in 1937. Each of these men brought unique contributions to this partnership. Although Dunn had no formal technical training, he, like many great inventors, could see the interrelationships that existed between different mechanical devices and could modify or combine them to solve problems. Parris had a background as sales manager for the Kari-Kleen company of Sioux City, Iowa and was a talented merchandiser. Initially Parris was the President of the corporation and Dunn the Vice-president, but during the war years, their positions reversed.

In July of 1942 the Army contracted 35,000 training rifles of their pattern at a cost of $4.75 per gun. In August the Navy contracted 190,000 training rifles, having their changes at the same cost of the Army contract, again, $4.75 each. In October of 1942 the Army contract was completed and in November they finished the first Navy contract.

After the completion of their military contracts, they continue to produce 200,000 of a civilian model for drill corps, schools and ROTC programs. The civilian model was essentially the same as the military models but had different markings.

In November of 1945, the Navy classified their training rifles as surplus and offered them for sale at $7.75. This price included a plastic bayonet and scabbard.

The overall condition is good and solid.

This firearm is classified as Other.

Overall condition as seen in photos.

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$500
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