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[grayham]

I have a Springfield 1903 sporter that is a good shooter. It has previously been drilled for a scope and a peep sight. I would appreciate some help with this rifle and I have attached some photos.
As you can see from the photos, it has a Lyman ramp sight base on the front of the barrel. There are no markings on the barrel other than what looks like ( ) in two places.
My questions are (1) whether the barrel is nonmiliary. which it seems, (2) whether it appears to have a contour that could not be restored to semi-original 1903 configuration, and (3) whether the front sight ramp can be removed without damaging the barrel?
My alternatives are to try to work with this barrel or purchase a replacement--my goal is to create something that would be a sniper equavalent for shooting.
Thanks for any help that you can provide.
Greg

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[Jim Tarleton]

You have a military barrel. That front sight (Remington) is soldered on, and can be removed. Barrel is probably shortened. Leave it be, as it is a really nice rifle as is.

Jim

[Michael Petrov]

I always want to see the sporter stock ;-).

[grayham]

Mr. Tarleton, thanks for the reply and information. The barrel is flat on the crown, which made me think it was shortened also, but when I measure it against other 1903s I have, the barrel appears to be the same length.

Mr. Petrov, I have attached some quickie photos of the stock. It is nice wood, and a good fit with peep sights, but I doubt that it is anything special.

Greg