WTK: 1903A3 Redfield Base Mount

[md66948]

Are there any visible Military markings on the 1903 A3/A4 Redfield Base Scope Mount? I am looking at a Remington 1903A3 without sites with an attached Redfield Base Scope Mount. There are No Visible Markings at all on the mount. I found out the mount is a Redfield Base Mount by using Bing.

The barrel is marked RP 9-43 with the Flaming Bomb. It does have the Checkered Butt Plate.

I was told this was a bring back from WWII. I want to determine if this could be a sniper rifle. Any suggestions on what to look for?

Dane

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[m1903rifle]

Dane,
Can you read the serial number with the scope base mounted? If you post the first 3 digits of the serial number, we can tell you if it is/was a WW2 sniper rifle.

[md66948]

Dane,
Can you read the serial number with the scope base mounted? If you post the first 3 digits of the serial number, we can tell you if it is/was a WW2 sniper rifle.

The serial number is 3424267.

[md66948]

Are there any visible Military markings on the 1903 A3/A4 Redfield Base Scope Mount? I am looking at a Remington 1903A3 without sites with an attached Redfield Base Scope Mount. There are No Visible Markings at all on the mount. I found out the mount is a Redfield Base Mount by using Bing.

The barrel is marked RP 9-43 with the Flaming Bomb. It does have the Checkered Butt Plate.

I was told this was a bring back from WWII. I want to determine if this could be a sniper rifle. Any suggestions on what to look for?

Dane

Here is a picture I have of the 1903A3. I don't have any others yet.

[tomwatts]

Dane I can't tell what you have from your picture, but here is a way to get a quick answer.

Look at the left side of your receiver and compare it to this picture, if your 03A3 does not look like this then its not a sniper.
Attachment 46960

[md66948]

Dane I can't tell what you have from your picture, but here is a way to get a quick answer.

Look at the left side of your receiver and compare it to this picture, if your 03A3 does not look like this then its not a sniper.
Attachment 46960

Yes it does and I bought it. I will be posting pictures in the very near future.

Thanks!

Dane

[emmagee1917]

If you want to return the Johnson to mil-spec , you can send the bbl to Joseph Scott and he can put on the bayo lug and correct style front sight. He is recovering from eye problems and hopes to be able to turn out a run of reproduction barrels in a month or two . That would be a second option open to you.
Chris

[md66948]

Thank You emmagee1917! I will discuss that with my son as an option. We actually invested in the Johnson to flip.

Dane

[Neal Myers]

That's a really nice rebuild, fresh from the arsenal. I would guess it is a "Condition A" rifle sold by CMP in their 1999 lottery. If so, they will be able to send you a letter to that effect for a nominal charge.

It looks like your next project will be to find a correct scope & rings. Note that most of the mounting base screws are staked (dimple on the base); do not attempt to remove these screws. The only screw meant for user adjustment is the right windage adjustment screw.



Also note the shims under the front of the base; they were arsenal installed & you don't want to risk having them fall out.



Neal

[JGaynor]

Neil, it's not on the CMP 1999 inventory that was posted on SRS. Possibly its a DCM rifle. DCM released several batches of A4's during the 60's. Also the "AA" appears to have been sanded.

Regards,
Jim