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I found a Springfield 1903 with an 8-42 barrel in a scant stock,so it was rehabbed for WW2,I paid $475 for it,but the bore is completely rusted away from MANY blanks fired and no cleaning.I like it and plan to find a good barrel later.Any thoughts on parts?I think the Bolt is Remington?Cartouches are RA-P(Raritan),and boxed AAG(Anniston?).I've had a Smith Corona 1903-A3 for a long time,so I HAD to get an 03 :)
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The correct 1918 barrel for your gun is on e-bay right now http://www.ebay.com/itm/131225895458?ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1423.l2649
You could use your current barrel band and sight assembly and front sight. (But earlier would be better!)
If its as nice a shooter barrel as they say, it would make your rifle much more correct!
Pretty nice gun for a prior honor guard duty weapon! Congratulations! :super:
Cheers
Pass on THAT barrel. No rear sight base and they are costly. Keep looking. You have base on your bad barrel so contact Chuckindenver for some help.
Thanks Steve,Quote:
Originally Posted by Calif-Steve
I did pass.I was surprised how easily my base came of...once I found the pin,and I've got a hold of Chuck already ;)
I note you said you bought your "first" M1903 ... what did it say in Dante's version of Hell? "Abandon hope, all ye who enter..." :D
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AA is Augusta Arsenal.
Chris
[QUOTE=Rick the Librarian;303136]I note you said you bought your "first" M1903 ... what did it say in Dante's version of Hell? "Abandon hope, all ye who enter..." :D
You sure know how to make someone feel inadiquite ,or inspired. Let me look at those photos somore and I will let you know which.
Honest, it started out as just a desire to get one "classic" M1903. Then I found that ONE wasn't enough ... I caught myself just stopping after work at the local gun shop, then deciding I needed just a little bit more, just one more to calm my nerves ... then I started DREAMING about them and the only way to make the dreams go away was to buy ANOTHER M1903 ... Before long I had a whole GUNSAFE full of them and no more room ...
:D
Does it make you feel like Mel Gibson buying copies of Catcher in the Rye re: the movie Conspriacy Theroy?
Does me. But I am not that focused on one book/milsurp.
Books?? No, I'm not hooked on books ... well not too much! :D
Even though Rick has a severe case of "03 Springfielditis", he can quit anytime he wants. He's done it a hundred times or more. I'm certainly not addicted. Why I can quit whenever I choose...
Yep, I've quit several times. The warnings that it could lead to the harder stuff is just hearsay. As a matter of fact, I've just recently quit again. Seriously, I really mean it this time. No kidding. I'm not hooked... Not me... Nope.
Why, my loving and understanding wife just bought me a present to celebrate my independence. Pictures will be forthcoming of course, but she got me a Rod Bayonet 1903 Springfield. Not that I needed it mind you. Nope. I'm cured of that monkey on my back.
Sigh... Rick told me long ago that I'd be getting into the more expensive stuff. OMG... What have I become?!!!
...just like me, Fred, just like me. If that doesn't "scare you straight", I don't know what will! :D
I just received my replacement barrel,and it is a 5-44 High Standard barrel with TE of 2,ME under 1, and a mirror bore that set me back $155 shipped.This should be a fantastic shooter!
Yeah Rick,I already bought another that was a chromed one!Quote:
Originally Posted by Rick the Librarian
A little update on the 1903,I installed that NOS high standard barrel and bought the finish reamer.I've only been able to run out to the 25 yard range,but with the sight set on 200yrds,and aimed dead on,it is leaving 1 hole groups! I may leave the Garands at home this hunting season and use this old gal!