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I am curious about this. My 03A3 rifle was a DCM purchase from 1961 and also states on the certificate that is unserviceable. I obtained it in correct configuration and doesn't look to have been...

I know that I am getting in the habit of doing this, but I think this is a good learning experience for everyone to see.

USED Springfield Model 1903 .30/06 : Bolt Action Rifles at GunBroker.com
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The National Match “Special” rifle was available through the Director of Civilian Marksmanship Program. Its official description was “U. S. Rifle, Caliber ·30, Style NM Special.” They were built from...

Hah and a fake 1903a4 sold for $3300 just the other week. I don't think that gunbroker prices are a good gauge of "realworld" prices. Just more price gouging with the fear that people are...

I am pretty much giving up on looking for anything in shops. I feel like anything I come upon is ridiculously overpriced. I downloaded a copy of Standard Catalog of Military Firearms 7th edition and...

Local sale. Serial number on this rifle is 953xxx with a Sledgely USMC barrel dated 9-42 and is missing the front sight hood. What should I be looking for on the rifle? In terms on period correct...

The buyer's name won't be revealed until the he/she leaves feedback on the item. (if they even do that) Doesn't matter, item says sold as is with no returns and no inspection period. Buyer is SOL.
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Sold for $3300.... Heavy hit on the wallet for a fake.

Came out pretty nicely!

Jon

Up to $2751 and the reserve is still not met.... This is unbelievable.

Jon

I am glad that with as little knowledge that I have about the 03A4 variant that I was able to pick up on it being a fake. All it takes is a little bit of reading.

Jon

What's scary is that its being sold with a reserve and at $1000 it hasn't been met. I am sure that someone will fall for it too and bid past the reserve. Sad.

Jon

Does anyone else think that this rifle is a potential forgery? I think at least the stock is.

You can see what looks too be wood putty in front of the trigger guard to cover up old cartouches and...

I will take photos if the seller will let me. Have to go back to the shop. The only part that is parkerized and not blued which should be blued is the bolt collar. So that may be the only part that...

The lower band is stamped, blued and R marked. The other stamped parts include the lower sling swivel (butt swivel) and buttplate. Everything else is milled.

Jon

Thanks Rick,

Sorry about that. I have seen your replies to others using that term.

The rifle is just around 3,250,000 range. The trigger guard and floorplate are milled and R marked on this...

So I am looking at a Remington made 1903 (M) RA 9-42 bbl in pretty good shape at a local store and wanted to know a few things before I purchase it. Based on the Remington Societies serial number...

This may be a stupid question, but where can I find the cheapest surplus .30-06 ammunition.

The CMP sells it for $0.49 per round, but I am not a member of a CMP affiliated organization so that's...

What is the chemical composition of the salts used for:

(1) Smooth blued parts? (Finish on 1903a3 stamped parts)
(2) Parkerized parts? (Finish on arsenal refinished parts)
(3) parts that have a...

I have seen online that Remington marked the trigger guard, floorplate, and magazine spring with an R. Did they also mark the milled follower and magazine catch with an R as well in the M1903?...

I have seen online that the manufacturer for 1903a3 parts stamped "RP" was a contractor for Remington Arms. Does anyone know the time frame for when the butt swivel and hand guard ring for a...

I picked up my new 03A3 today from the shop (FFL transfer) and boy she is beautiful. The only parts which aren't R marked are the stacking swivel (unmarked) and read sight base (Hadley tool co.) All...