Pretty nice piece. Got it at local collection auction. Barrel is stamped 43 and has correct looking stock set but.... It has a J Unertl 4x scope. All I've seen is they had Weaver's. Will post pics asap.
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Pretty nice piece. Got it at local collection auction. Barrel is stamped 43 and has correct looking stock set but.... It has a J Unertl 4x scope. All I've seen is they had Weaver's. Will post pics asap.
Will be interesting to see...waiting...
Also the canvas bag is marked M1903https://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...5dc78c54-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...26e38fec-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...74785217-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...21a3924c-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...de82e660-1.jpghttps://www.milsurps.com/images/impo...bb706151-1.jpg
Nice looking rifle, shouldn't the trigger guard / mag housing be stamped on an A4?
Sn is 3820xxx and is stamped 03A3... So probably a fake?
The triggerguard should be stamped, the scope mount base is much too new to be original, the notch for the bolt handle doesn't look right but a picture, close up, with the bolt open should show whether the stock is an original 'A4 stock. From what I can see it would vote fake.
I do have a period correct stamped guard from another auction I attended a while back but I don't want to further a fake.
The 03-A3 stamp is not offset and the scope mount is indeed incorrect. Paid $675. Million$ question is what's it worth?
Not an A4 and lots of 1903 parts... however the bolt body looks A4 and those aren't cheap.
I'd pay that for it right now. I'd like it as a shooter...looks good. Wouldn't matter to me...
I wouldn't be surprised if it was a Keystone replacement stock too. But as you say Jim, very pretty rifle, I would certainly give her gun safe room.
$675 USD is nothing for a Springfield of any decent description around here...and a shooter? Even more so.
The bore is shootable. Not spectacular but still decent. I mean, it's no K31 but it's not a mosin either
It might clean up more after a bit of ball too...but a crappy bore might stand me down on buying it too... I DO prefer a shiny bore.Quote:
Originally Posted by mwells72774
I'll try to clean it and post a pic. Have some amazing bore paste that makes even mosins shine
:rofl: I know how you feel...there are those here that would take us to task though.Quote:
Originally Posted by mwells72774
Also shouldn't the Upper Band be stamped instead of Milled on an A3 and A4?
American Rifleman | The Remington M1903 Rifles
This article puts the Serial number in the A3 Range.
I have a Remington built rifle with serial number 3426973 on the right side of the receiver ring, while the "03-A3'" marking is on the left. It is equipped with an M82 sight, the military version of the Lyman "Alaskan." The C type stock is stamped "ANAD" indicating that at some point, it was through Anniston Army Depot in Alabama. This is the configuration it was when obtained from DCM in 1973.
rifle is an A3 and not an A4.
however, price is good , you can use it with a different scope in the vintage sniper matches.
I wouldn't turn it down for $675.
Find the right hand load and you might be surprised.
looks to me to have cold blue where the front sight was removed.
I suspect the stock is a prewar Springfield, there is also a repair ahead of the bolt handle where it looks to have had a Lyman 48 at one time. Is there an "S" stamped in the mag disconnect relief? Anyhow, I'd buy it too, nothing to scoff at.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrclark303
It sold for $1200