M1903A1 -how much to insure for?

[Edwin]

Hi,

Just bought a refurbished M1903A1 Springfield. It re-entered the US as Greek foreign aid and was sold by the CMP [I have the papers]. The stock was trashed and the handguard was replaced with an original mint M1903 handguard while the stock [was a straight one] was replaced with a walnut SARCO "C stock" drop in repro. All metal parts are milled and the barrel is marked 9-33, the SN is in the range of M1903A1s. The bore is a 2 at the muzzle and chamber and the bore is not pitted=looked beautiful after the bore snake was done with it. Just was wondering what to insure it for, was going to shoot it in CMP Springfield matches.

Edwin

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[John Beard]

Hi,

Just bought a refurbished M1903A1 Springfield. It re-entered the US as Greek foreign aid and was sold by the CMP [I have the papers]. The stock was trashed and the handguard was replaced with an original mint M1903 handguard while the stock [was a straight one] was replaced with a walnut SARCO "C stock" drop in repro. All metal parts are milled and the barrel is marked 9-33, the SN is in the range of M1903A1s. The bore is a 2 at the muzzle and chamber and the bore is not pitted=looked beautiful after the bore snake was done with it. Just was wondering what to insure it for, was going to shoot it in CMP Springfield matches.

Edwin

$1000.

J.B.

[Chuckindenver]

agree, 950.00 to 1200.00

[Edwin]

OK on the CMP Rifle.

Now how common is this next one?

A M1903A1 I bought 25 years ago. Owner's Dad was a Gunny who shot the Marine Corps Rifle matches. Still have the personal [not military] letter of sale from the Gunny's son. Checked the Distinguished Rifleman list at the CMP and the original owner is not on it. Still have my paperwork from the Marine Corps Base that also registered the rifle in my name [required to keep it on base].

Made by U.S. Springfield Armory, sn 12013XX, which is written on the bolt. While all metal is smooth greenish parkerized, bolt, rear and front sight are dull black finish [bolt is not in the bright] Deeply checkered buttplate, glass-bedded, Segley barrel with USMC stamped on it [dated 8-41], perfect bore, all milled parts. All GI beautiful walnut matching wood, original "C" stock.

[John Beard]

OK on the CMP Rifle.

Now how common is this next one?

A M1903A1 I bought 25 years ago. Owner's Dad was a Gunny who shot the Marine Corps Rifle matches. Still have the personal [not military] letter of sale from the Gunny's son. Checked the Distinguished Rifleman list at the CMP and the original owner is not on it. Still have my paperwork from the Marine Corps Base that also registered the rifle in my name [required to keep it on base].

Made by U.S. Springfield Armory, sn 12013XX, which is written on the bolt. While all metal is smooth greenish parkerized, bolt, rear and front sight are dull black finish [bolt is not in the bright] Deeply checkered buttplate, glass-bedded, Segley barrel with USMC stamped on it [dated 8-41], perfect bore, all milled parts. All GI beautiful walnut matching wood, original "C" stock.

Your description indicates that you have a rifle that was assembled from assorted parts by a target shooter. While the rifle might have outstanding target-shooting characteristics, such rifles are not particularly scarce. The fact that the rifle has been glass-bedded disqualifies it from competition in the CMP Springfield matches.

Hope this helps. Thanks for sharing!

J.B.

[Edwin]

That's right on the disqualification- the glass bedding alone will do that on any rifle. Greatly appreciate the help.

[Sunray]

"..."C stock" drop in repro..." That's actually the right stock for an 'A1. Had a 'pistol grip' and no fingrer grooves on the forestock. Otherwise, it's a high S/N 1903.
Even if you can't use it in CMP matches, at least it's a shooter. You might find a vintage target rifle match or be able to start one at your club.