Remington Model 1903A3 Observations, Q & A

[Kenhwind]

A member started a thread with an inquiry about a Remington 1903A3 and it just so happens that I had won that auction. I posted on that thread but rather than hijack the thread I thought I'd start my own.

Auction:WWII 1943 Remington model 03-A3 30/06 bolt rifle : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com
Other thread: https://www.milsurps.com/showthread.php?t=58781

Some pictures I took:




When this listing appeared I had bid on it, can't remember the starting price but it was low considering what these rifles usually list and sell for. I was eventually outbid and when the bid was at $605.00 I bid $610.00. Not being overly schooled on these 03s and A3s I more or less believed the listing. For the price I do not feel taken or that I paid too much, being a shooter more than a collector this A3 is just fine.

Some observation:
A really clean 2 groove bore 6-43 barrel, stock seems correct, and refinished...
Unmarked barrel bands...
Bolt blued and packetized "R" marked...

As of today: 3821618 1942 receiver
Upon disassembly:
Stock appears to be an 03 stock as the cut for the rear sight base is there. Are 03 & A3 stocks the same?
Barrel & receiver different color barrel seems original with some minor pits that show with oil...
"R" marked A3 trigger guard & magazine spring. Follower unmarked.
As posted wrong butt swivel...

This Remington may not be official correct but overall looks like it will be a nice shooter. I actually was looking for a Smith Corona but now I have this one.

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[750k2]

I think you did well - shoot and enjoy

[Rick the Librarian]

Your serial number ain't a 1942 - that date of manufacture table is incorrect. The barrel is correct for the receiver.

[Kenhwind]

Your serial number ain't a 1942 - that date of manufacture table is incorrect. The barrel is correct for the receiver.

That's good to know.
I've shot it twice with UMC 150 FMJ, but we were on the 50 yard line.

We had a Remington 1903 years ago that was probably original it was 4-42 iirc. Nothing special but a nice old war horse nonetheless.

[browningautorifle]

Looks like a nice clean rifle, thanks for starting a fresh thread. Now we can go through it completely and pay attention where we should be looking.