1906 Springfield 1903 pickup

**Darlington** · 12-19-2023 03:18 PM

Was at a gunshow this weekend and saw this sat on a table. It was a little rough (pictures are post cleanup) but the price was right. Thought I would post some pics for everyone to see.

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**browningautorifle** · 12-19-2023 06:50 PM

Nice. Nice and old and low number. Is the bore rough too? Not that it really matters. Nice piece.

**Darlington** · 12-19-2023 08:02 PM

What made it so cheap was the rust you can see on the front band and barrel. The bore had a lot of blue rust. I gauged the crown and and looked at the bore and it was rough but had plenty of rifling. I made the call the blue rust was fouling and used it to negotiate. Wish I had taken a picture. The only issue with the old girl is the safety not engaging cause of a worn firing pin rod.

Originally Posted by browningautorifle

Nice. Nice and old and low number. Is the bore rough too? Not that it really matters. Nice piece.

**RCS** · 12-19-2023 09:22 PM

I have used the 30-06 chamber adopters to fire 32 S&W long & short and 32 ACP in early low serial numbered 1903 rifles. Perfect for indoor or at a pistol range and very quiet outside.

**John Beard** · 12-26-2023 12:17 AM

Nice! Thanks for sharing! And Merry Christmas!

J.B.

**Darlington** · 12-26-2023 11:57 PM

Went out and shot the rifle at 50 yds after I got the bore in nice shape. Shoots straight as a die. There are still decent bargains out there under $400. Sometimes they may look a little rough.

**browningautorifle** · 12-27-2023 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by Darlington

Shoots straight as a die.

Nice...good deal then.

**mmppres** · 12-28-2023 08:13 PM

Clean her up an load some nice lead bullets an shoot her

**daveboy** · 01-16-2024 04:19 PM

Very nice. I have two 1906 models myself. Love the early rifles.

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