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When back to the gun store and took pictures of that 1903 Sniper as requested. This one is WAY out of my price range. But thought the price was 'interestingAttachment 92210Attachment 92209Attachment 92208Attachment 92214Attachment 92213Attachment 92212Attachment 92211Attachment 92215Attachment 92216Attachment 92217'
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While not necessary bad, the stock had been messed with and would originally had a metal buttplate. The absence of any inspector markings on the left side of the stock aside of what possibly is a K in the magazine cutoff would indicate it was a Keystone replacement. The bolt is also phosphated, what would be an arsenal overhaul feature. I think at this price there are better ones out there.
It is a real M1903A4, stock has been messed with, but it has a real Leupold-Stevens M84 telescope. Note the lack of a box around the serial number and the part number at 3:00 o'clock of the scope tube. I agree that the parkerized bolt indicates an overhaul / replacement, but still correct.
Yeah, I thought the price was a little overboard. I definitely would look elsewhereQuote:
Originally Posted by Promo
I'll bet it shoots nice with that recoil pad installed...nice...
Isn't worth that much money with the civilian recoil pad on it. Drops the value by at least half. So does the stock refinishing job.
dont think thats a pad on the A4, but just a rifle next to the bolt in the picture.,
price isn't out of line..
Erm ... WHAT? You can clearly see the rubber pad on two pics being installed on this M1903A4. Are you talking on a different rifle?Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckindenver
Here Chuck...post #1...Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckindenver
Don't think it would be to hard to get rid of the recoil pad & replace it with a period correct butt plate
That would depend on whether or not the stock was cut off to add the rubber butt plate or not. Its also missing the rubber eye piece for the scope. If the stock isn't buggered up maybe $2,500-$2,750, if the stock is not messed with that price less the cost of an original stock.
I am inclined to agree with Chuck on the price; assuming the barrel and the scope are both good. The issue 03-A3 buttplate has an extended tang on the top. To attach a recoil pad the stock would have to have been shortened or patched. If thats the case then the stock would have to be replaced with an M1903A1 stock ("C" or scant grip) so adjusting the value of a new stock would be fair. Say $300 to $800. depending on condition and markings.Quote:
Originally Posted by chuckindenver
Regards,
Jim
didn't see that first picture,,, your right,,, it does have a pad installed..