Late Springfield 1903

[M1903Guy]

Serial # 1,480,289 puts the receiver in 1934 and the barrel (also SA) is dated 12-35. The stock is straight, 2 reinforcing bolts, finger grooved with a boxed SA over SPG on the side and a circle "P" (no serifs) firing proof. Handguard is period and matching. The bolt has "ns" on top of the handle and a punchmark and "5" on the underside.

She looks largely unmessed with. Not much wear. Does not have a Hatcher Hole. But she is sporting a few early parts (front sling swivel is split for example). The buttplate is course checkered. Attachment 62078Attachment 62089Attachment 62088Attachment 62087Attachment 62086Attachment 62085Attachment 62084Attachment 62083Attachment 62082Attachment 62081Attachment 62080Attachment 62079Attachment 62090

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[Detroit-1]

Nice, very nice.

[RCS]

Mine is sn 1479546 without Hatcher hole and barrel is dated SA 9-35

[vintage hunter]

I have # 1485430 with Hatcher hole and an SA 3-36 star gauged barrel.

[RCS]

photo of SA SPG stock cartouche on my 1479546, you can just make out the letters !

vintage hunter, do you have a stock cartouche on your NM 1485430 ?Attachment 62128

[Rick the Librarian]

I've never seen such a "deep stamped" SA/SPG before.

[vintage hunter]

RCS, unfortunately my rifle is not original. I was sportered when I got it. The original stock had been cut/rounded off in front of the lower band and heavily sanded. The markings were still faintly visible in good light. S.A.-S.P.G. cartouche and numbered to the rifle. Original numbered bolt had been butchered as well. It is also d/t for the Lyman 48 and Unertl blocks. Used it as it was for years but I've since ''restored'' it to resemble a U.S.M.C. M1903/Unertl sniper.

[dokcop]

I have # 1485430 with Hatcher hole and an SA 3-36 star gauged barrel.

I have #1502353, a 90%+ gun, SA 3-36 star gauged barrel, type S finger groove stock, Hatcher hole, SA/SPG cartouche, punch marked receiver bulge, NS bolt with punch mark, D128179 handguard. Split lower band swivel and prewar checkered buttplate

She has a rack number of 65 in half inch letters on heel, circle block P firing proof behind number 7 rear of the TG and has a muzzle of about 0.5 and a throat of 2. I believe this gun to be a completely original SA build.

There are apparently many guns of similar description around. I've seen several for sale recently, and have heard various speculations that they were manufactured for prisons; the Coast Guard; Coast Artillery units; the Post Office and other institutions. I wonder if one of the eminent authorities who preside in these '03 forums (CMP, Culver, Milsurps) would be interesting in compiling data about these beautifully fitted and attractive prewar rifles?

[dokcop]

I have #1502353, a 90%+ gun, SA 3-36 star gauged barrel, type S finger groove stock, Hatcher hole, SA/SPG cartouche, punch marked receiver bulge, NS bolt with punch mark, D128179 handguard. Split lower band swivel and prewar checkered buttplate

She has a rack number of 65 in half inch letters on heel, circle block P firing proof behind number 7 rear of the TG and has a muzzle of about 0.5 and a throat of 2. I believe this gun to be a completely original SA build.

There are apparently many guns of similar description around. I've seen several for sale recently, and have heard various speculations that they were manufactured for prisons; the Coast Guard; Coast Artillery units; the Post Office and other institutions. I wonder if one of the eminent authorities who preside in these '03 forums (CMP, Culver, Milsurps) would be interesting in compiling data about these beautifully fitted and attractive prewar rifles?

Another one! SA#1505537, 2-36 non star gauged bbl, SA/SPG cartouche on finger groove S stock, Hatcher hole, NS bolt numbered to another gun, in nice shape with a muzzle of about 1.2, D128179 NM hand guard, currently for sale on GB. Most of these guns seem to be in nice condition with good bores!

[sakorick]

Another beautiful '03. Congrats!