I have been doing a little bit of research on the 1903 and finally decided to buy one. I admittedly don't know too terribly much about them, I just always wanted one.

Below is the description from the listing, and I will try and get pics up as well before I post but I may have to add them later.

I purchased from a trusted dealer that under values his firearms or at the very least is very accurate in describing them. I have purchased many many guns from them and have always been more than pleased when I pick them up. (dealer is a few hrs from my house and I often buy off their GB page.) I also purchase from them new over the counter because they offer Military/LEO discount

From what I understand in reading this site, this would be a shooter grade that I have purchased and my question is about the so called "Complete" or correct 1903 versions out there. Are collectors simply finding the nicest versions of 1903s that they can and then replacing parts to what it would have had originally, or are there actually all original rifles floating around out there?

Also were any of these rifles actually used in combat before or after they were re-built?

GB Description:

Remington model 1903A3 .30-06 bolt-action rifle- SN: 40681xx. This rifle is in very good mechanical condition with a 24” two-groove barrel (good bore), factory parkerized finish (good+ condition with some wear and spotting), factory sights with front sight hood, factory wood stock (good condition with strong cartouches-some dings and marks), reproduction leather sling and 5-round internal magazine. This is an arsenal-refinished, World War II, Remington-made Springfield model 1903A3. The barrel date is “9-43”. It appears to be mostly Remington – the bolt has both Remington and government contractor parts

So what can you tell me? Is this a shooter? Is it average, above or below?

Thanks in advance to all who reply
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