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    Winchester 1917's

    My compliments on acquiring a very nice example of the 1917. The original blued finish is a big plus on any of these. My Winchester is also in the same general condition, so your photos are much...
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    Similar 1930 FN

    Anzac - I also recently came up with a very similar 1930 FN Mauser. I posted on Gunboards and received a lot of positive comments. Since your rifle's serial is in the 79xxx range and mine is in the...
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    Value? Carbine Value ?

    I, unfortunately, don't own a carbine like yours. Pretty darn nice even with refinish ! My Norse Krag is a much treasured 1896 Steyr long rifle and it should sell for $800-900 retail here in my...
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    How could anyone not like this 98M ? (a...

    How could anyone not like this 98M ? (a rhetorical question, it looks pretty darn good to me). I noticed the "wider" sling band replacing the narrow WWI band. If I remember correctly, Mauser made...
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    My thanks to all of you who took the time to...

    My thanks to all of you who took the time to share your beautiful rifles with those of us less fortunate. Just spent a very pleasant hour viewing/reviewing details on all of them. I'm even glad to...
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    I second Rick's conclusion on this one. ( Not...

    I second Rick's conclusion on this one. ( Not that he needs moral support; just letting him know I always read his '03/03A3 posts.)
    My son's Remington 03A3 is serial #3,519,000 range and has a 3/43...
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    Chuck's description of the dark finish found on...

    Chuck's description of the dark finish found on Mk I's describes the finish on my rifle perfectly. I probably have a good photo to post if needed.
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    Sharps carbine

    c&rfan - Very nice photos. Glad to see that nobody took it upon themselves to "improve" it over the years by sanding, refinishing, or overcleaning.

    I also have one of these .50-70 carbines. Mine...
  9. Thread: 1903 mk i

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    Value? Posting some good photos is always a good idea....

    Posting some good photos is always a good idea. This rifle probably was re-arsenaled, probably during or after service in WWII. The original finish was much darker than the "gray green" used later....
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    IMHO, you probably should go ahead and make the...

    IMHO, you probably should go ahead and make the effort to obtain a completely correct Remington O3-A3 bolt for this rifle. They are still easily obtainable, but just might not be some years in the...
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    Remington 03-A3

    Comanchero - This'n looks pretty good to me. It doesn't appear to have been issued out as there is no visible wear. The "OG" stamped on the butt indicates it passed through the Ogden UT arsenal at...
  12. Thread: Reblued????

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    This thing looks like a Sedgley 1903 "type" rifle...

    This thing looks like a Sedgley 1903 "type" rifle to me. I once owned a pretty nice specimen and my memory isn't too bad yet. The blue job exhibits the same type of heavy handed "polishing" before...
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    This firm may not be the cheapest you can find...

    This firm may not be the cheapest you can find but do have a long standing reputation. Unfortunately, I have not (yet) acquired a nice broomhandle in need of their services.
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    hershey - Nothing like a new rifle in hand to...

    hershey - Nothing like a new rifle in hand to encourage some research. The 1903 was in service for half century and there is no shortage of written information. While it is a worthy endevour to put...
  15. Thread: My M1903

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    Your accessories certainly add a lot of eye...

    Your accessories certainly add a lot of eye appeal to the display. The value of these (in total) approach that of the rifle. Be very glad you got them when you had the chance.
  16. Thread: My M1903

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    Very interesting rifle! This one is a textbook...

    Very interesting rifle! This one is a textbook example of a 1903 being issued, rebuilt, used again, and rebuilt again. The "LSAA" indicates a trip through San Antonio Arsenal at some point in it's...
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    Hopefully I'm adding something useful by posting photos of my Mark I receiver. Taken in natural sunlight; unworn, original finish (hopefully) appears to be a dark, smooth charcoal grey. Only a...
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    Krag reworks ?

    Rick -
    It's a good question to pose but I really doubt any arsenal did all the above operations at one time to Krag rifles.

    There were some rifles which were cut down to carbine length,...
  19. Gary - Your Rem 1903 rifle rolled out of the...

    Gary - Your Rem 1903 rifle rolled out of the factory with an "RA" marked barrel, so likely an arsenal overhaul. The HS barrel, tho not original, is still well regarded and I would just leave it in...
  20. Thread: 1903 Sporter

    by Alkali
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    Just a few words of advice. Buy or make a...

    Just a few words of advice. Buy or make a headless pilot screw, a bit longer than the rear action screw. Screw it in the front of the action. Inlet the trigger guard first and leave it in place. The...
  21. It is great to see photos of these rifles in the...

    It is great to see photos of these rifles in the light of day, so to speak. I can't afford one either, but am curious as to the price to be placed on them. My 1903 Rem is in the 185,000 range and...
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    Good for you, L&L. This reminds me (and probably...

    Good for you, L&L. This reminds me (and probably quite a few others) that we ought to be spending a little more time on the range. Pretty good target work shooting from the prone.

    I was impressed...
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    NZ Remington 1903

    I just never get tired of looking at quality rifles like this. Excellent photo work. You can be proud of this one anywhere. Thanks for the effort to post.
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    1896 w/o date cartouche

    Jon - I also own a very similar 1896 rifle. The "missing" date cartouche has been made note of several times over the years, and usually on 1896 model rifles. The 1896's were widely issued and used...
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    Congratulations on obtaining a rifle you'll...

    Congratulations on obtaining a rifle you'll obviously treasure. Glad to hear that it will be fired and used as it was so designed over a century ago. While I'm all for handloading ammo for vintage...
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