Hi,
I have a 1903 springfield, it was all original, when I got it 20 something years ago from the original owners son, His Dad's service rifle.
It's A springfield armoury 1903 #1312688, it was an all original rifle and I wanted to shoot it, but the Barrel was shot out. So I took it apart and cleaned it up, and installed a new Barrel purchased from Numrich Arms back in the days, before the Gestapo stopped us from doing things like that, I live in Canada, so no Gun parts for me anymore.
Now assuming it's even possible, would it be worthwhile looking to trade or sell the Barrel I have, seeing as it's still brand new, but not the correct one. It's an R A 3/1944 2 groove A3, for a similar condition S A 1929 or later 4 groove for the A1.
I wasn't so bothered back then, I just wanted to go to the range, and I couldn't find a suitable one, in good condition.
Anyway before I make this one work for me, I thought I would run it by, people who have knowledge of these things, as I don't. I understand it's not so important on US rifles to have matching parts, but I'm not really sure.
I won't be keeping the rifle, once I've sighted it in and put a couple of boxes thru it, I'll be selling it to pay for my enfield addiction. It's a nice original rifle, once the Barrel thing is resolved, and it has no other issues.
Thanks for looking at this, and any helpful answers will be appreciated.Information
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