Just picked up a

[Paul B]

Springfeild 1903 marked
U.S.
SPRINGFEILD
ARMORY
MODEL 1903
MARK 1
114XXXX
theres the slot for the pederson device .
I tried some 168 gn nosler HPBT at 100 yds with the notch sight (the only one visable when the sights are down )the bullets hit high and at 300 yds the bullets where still high but not as much.
The barrells marked SA flaming bomb and12-19.
Any idea of a manufacture date.

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[Paul B]

Oh i forgot ,it doesnt eject empty brass

[Jeff L]

About 1919, so barrel date is probably correct. You'll need to use the ladder sight for those ranges. The notch sight is approx. 560 yards. Sounds like you'll need a new ejector, Bill Ricca maybe?

-Jeff L

[Harlan (Deceased)]

Good call Jeff. Bill's site shows he has them in stock.

Bill Ricca's 03/03A3 Parts and Accessories

[Jeff L]

According to my War Dept 03 manual, the battle sight distance is 547 yards.

-Jeff L