opinions on 1903

[rice 123]

I have this 1906 dated SA 03 over on the CMP for sale forum. No one seems interested in it. I think the rifle is original rifle with what I believe to be original 1907 dated sling and butt stock WES stamp, R in the cutoff, 10 06 barrel serial 293682. very little finish left I have reduced it down to 1600 am I way off on the value of this rifle here are pics

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[jamie5070]

Have you asked on the 1903 forum on the CSP web site? I would try that.

[browningautorifle]

Sure is a nice looking grouping of equipment and ordnance. A few squares back I'd be tripping over myself for it. Now I just can't afford this stuff. Very nice. Put up a WTS here and see?

[RCS]

I noticed that the W.E.S. in a rectangle box is listed as being used in 1917-1918. Your stock is a "no bolt" stock (without stock bolts) which is quite rare. The first stock bolt was added in 1908 and the second stock bolt in 1917. Would the W.E.S. cartouche have been used on a very early rifle ?

Also check your stock inletting, it should be inletted for the early open bottom rear sight base like my photosAttachment 81792Attachment 81793Attachment 81794Attachment 81795

[Rick the Librarian]

As a matter of fact it was. I have a (very) original 78180, modified to 1906 standards with a WES no-bolt stock and I have seen others. John Beard originally said that the WES stamp dated to the WWI period, but he said he has since changed his mind.

M903 prices have been awfully "soft", lately, even extending to nicer rifles.

[Jason60chev]

As a matter of fact it was. I have a (very) original 78180, modified to 1906 standards with a WES no-bolt stock and I have seen others. John Beard originally said that the WES stamp dated to the WWI period, but he said he has since changed his mind.

M903 prices have been awfully "soft", lately, even extending to nicer rifles.

1903 Prices "Soft? I've not noticed that....or maybe my wallet is just still empty. It seems some people are still asking $1500+ for average or even mix-master rifles. Have noticed a few so-called National Match rifles at rather low prices, but when looking at the photos, cannot see that they are truly NM rifles. Oh well. I only need a 1934 rifle to finish my collection.

[rice 123]

here are pictures of the inside of the stock

[browningautorifle]

Is that a pine needle in the stock? Where'd that rifle live...Ft Lewis?

[BEAR]

Is that a pine needle in the stock? Where'd that rifle live...Ft Lewis?

Technically, it's a fir needle. Pine needles are longer and resemble a skinny wishbone and Ft. Lewis has a lot pines around East-gate Road.

[rice 123]

I don't know I did noy notice it when I had it apart maybe a scratch or gouge