Any Advice on 1903A3's,Carbines and various types??
It's that time (AGAIN) for me to take the plunge on my search, "Locally" or as I prefer to say it... "In my neck of the woods" For another yet Illusive 1903A3, or perhaps M1A1, etc.
As bad as I really want one, (03A3), or the little M1A1, I don't know anything about them really. I have written down all the Carbine (M1A1) manufacturers, and some of the 1903A3 ones too. But I guess My Big Question Here... "Are there any of the Genuine G.I. Carbines I should avoid" or any of the 03A3's, just as far as serial ranges, or perhaps known issues?
I don't have any books, I have been to several internet research type places, but any Advice on ones to avoid, perhaps examples of some you all already know about, having more problems than others...etc.
Thanks a bunch.......... HILLBILLY-06
FINALLY.. Found some 03A3'3 Locally, going tomarrow to check em out
Well, I been looking and calling all around, and finally found a stache, or in this case a "cashe" of M1903A3's. Some are RIA, some Springfield, and all are guaranteed safe to shoot, and fully functional/reliable by the owner. He isn't there today, so I got to sit on pins and needles until tomarrow to go look.
I hope this is finally it, and that my thurst for iron and wood can once again be satified with yet one more fine rifle to take down range. I am nervous, but I know this guy well, and he's never steered me wrong, or shot me a bunch of bull. He too, does his research and has each weapon inspected by a qualified gunsmith, before they go up for sale.
I ask that everyone keep thier fingers crossed, I am really exited to find out that he has them. He will tell me strait, and he will give me all the specs up front, (ME) (TE), correct, not correct, rack, field, or service... He's the guy around here.
I had also asked if he had any M1C or D models, but the only ones he has are "proofed" and correct, and way out of my price range, (maybe later if I'm lucky) I can get one of those. But I am really happy now that my search has finally found some good ones to deal with.
I'll keep you posted............... HILLBILLY-06.