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This is an 03 I acquired a few years ago. Trying to figure out what kind it is, and what it is worth.
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It appears to have been overhauled and assembled with mixed parts. Maybe in the $700 range. We'd need more info on barrel date/maker, bolt markings, etc. The receiver was made by Springfield Armory, but it may have been assembled at any arsenal.
Nice looking rifle, I'd rather have one that can be shot without conscience than a safe queen. This one may be about perfect, as new and yet can be shot.
Looks like a SA built Scant Stock. Looks very clean, what is the barrel date? Could you show a neat photo of the muzzle?
Did the 1903s that went through U.S. arsenals for a full refurb tend to have any markings on the receiver or other metal parts to say so or was it just the stock that was sometimes marked? British rifles that went through full refurb will sometimes have FTR followed by a date. Did the U.S. do something similar?
That's a nice rifle.
Drive it like you stole it. Their meant to be shot and appreciated for what they are, a great and accurate rifle.
Where at in NC?
Regards
Ed
The '03s received only stock stamps of the arsenal and a separate firing proof under the grip if rebuilt. Some receivers were punch marked by the serial at various arsenals, but meanings aren't documented.Quote:
Originally Posted by Flying10uk
Garands received Electro Pen dates on the receiver legs under the wood by a few arsenals in the '60s.