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I picked up a Springfield 1903 sporter recently and I know nothing about it . Its a beautiful rifle with a burl or tiger stripe stock. Will try to get some good pictures of it to post. The serial number is 1451615. I believe it was produced around 1934. Also the serial number is stamped inside the stock. Any info would be greatly appreciated..
Not mentioned on SRS. Yes, post some pictures.
not in my list..sounds like a sporterized rifle
Been having trouble downsizing pictures . one out of four so far.
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The rear sight, I believe, is a Redfield and was not fitted on NRA Sporters; the bolt has been chromed or polished in a way that also wasn't done. Almost certainly a sporterized service M1903.
The bolt handle is straight, a feature of early M1903 rifles. So not original to this rifle.
Ray, someone put a lot of work and money into this gun. With the sight, chroming, and custom stock, it's not the run-of-the-mill sporterized version. Beautiful piece of tiger birch (at least that's what it looks like in the pic). The changes certainly appear to be the work of a quality gunsmith. I would not restore this gun to military specs -- keep it just the way it is. Nice find.Quote:
Originally Posted by myfish
I would assume the chrome plating was originally done for a drill rifle which were sold off cheaply. Someone just took it, because it was at hand.
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Nice looking figure on that stock.
I don't plan on converting it back. I fell in love with this gun as is. Soon as the weather gets a little warmer i plan on hitting the range..